Laminated glass interlayer film and laminated glass

ABSTRACT

Provided is an interlayer film for laminated glass capable of suppressing the change in sound insulating property of laminated glass in a relatively high temperature region. An interlayer film for laminated glass according to the present invention is an interlayer film for laminated glass having a one-layer structure or a two or more-layer structure, and when the interlayer film is sandwiched between two sheets of green glass having a thickness of 2 mm to obtain a laminated glass X with a size of 25 mm long x 300 mm wide, an absolute value of difference between a secondary resonance frequency of the laminated glass X before irradiation with xenon light and a secondary resonance frequency of the laminated glass X after irradiation with xenon light determined by a specific xenon light irradiation test is 70 Hz or less, a loss factor at 20° C. of the laminated glass X is 0.24 or more, and a solar transmittance of the laminated glass X is 50 or less.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates to an interlayer film for laminated glasswhich is used for obtaining laminated glass. Moreover, the presentinvention relates to a laminated glass prepared with the interlayer filmfor laminated glass.

BACKGROUND ART

Since laminated glass generates only a small amount of scattering glassfragments even when subjected to external impact and broken, laminatedglass is excellent in safety. As such, the laminated glass is widelyused for automobiles, railway vehicles, aircraft, ships, buildings andthe like. The laminated glass is produced by sandwiching an interlayerfilm for laminated glass between two glass plates.

As one example of the interlayer film for laminated glass, PatentDocument 1 discloses an interlayer film for laminated glass having aone-layer structure or a laminated structure of two or more layers. Theinterlayer film is a monolayer interlayer film having a one-layerstructure including a first layer containing a thermoplastic resin,tungsten oxide particles, and an ultraviolet ray screening agent, or amultilayer interlayer film for laminated glass having a laminatedstructure of two or more layers including a first layer containing athermoplastic resin and tungsten oxide particles, and a second layercontaining an ultraviolet ray screening agent.

Patent Document 2 discloses an interlayer film for laminated glassincluding a first layer containing a thermoplastic resin, and at leastone of an immonium compound and an aminium compound, and a second layercontaining a polyvinyl acetal resin and a plasticizer, in which thethermoplastic resin contained in the first layer has a content of thehydroxyl group of 25% by mole or less.

RELATED ART DOCUMENT Patent Document

-   Patent Document 1: WO2012/115198A1-   Patent Document 2: JP 2011-042552 A

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Problems to be Solved by the Invention

In the laminated glasses according to Patent Documents 1, 2, the heatshielding property can be enhanced. However, in a conventional laminatedglass having heat shielding performance as described in Patent Documents1, 2, the sound insulating property of the laminated glass can changewith the variation in the ambient temperature. For example, in aconventional laminated glass, the sound insulating property of thelaminated glass can change in a relatively high temperature region (forexample, 22° C. to 40° C.), resulting that the sound insulating propertycannot be enhanced depending on the temperature.

An object of the present invention is to provide an interlayer film forlaminated glass capable of suppressing change in the sound insulatingproperty of laminated glass in a relatively high temperature region. Itis also an object of the present invention to provide a laminated glassprepared with the interlayer film for laminated glass.

Means for Solving the Problems

According to a broad aspect of the present invention, there is providedan interlayer film for laminated glass (in the present specification,“interlayer film for laminated glass” is sometimes abbreviated as“interlayer film”) having a one-layer structure or a two or more-layerstructure, in which when the interlayer film is sandwiched between twosheets of green glass having a thickness of 2 mm to obtain a laminatedglass X with a size of 25 mm long x 300 mm wide, an absolute value ofdifference between a secondary resonance frequency of the laminatedglass X before irradiation with xenon light and a secondary resonancefrequency of the laminated glass X after irradiation with xenon lightdetermined by the following xenon light irradiation test is 70 Hz orless, a loss factor at 20° C. of the laminated glass X is 0.24 or more,and a solar transmittance of the laminated glass X is 50% or less.

Xenon light irradiation test: a secondary resonance frequency at 20° C.of the laminated glass X is determined by a central exciting method inaccordance with 15016940. The laminated glass X is irradiated with xenonlight of 190 W/m² for 20 minutes under the condition of 20° C. Asecondary resonance frequency of the laminated glass X after irradiationwith xenon light is determined by the central exciting method inaccordance with ISO16940. An absolute value of difference between thesecondary resonance frequency of the laminated glass X beforeirradiation with xenon light and the secondary resonance frequency ofthe laminated glass X after irradiation with xenon light is calculated.

In a specific aspect of the interlayer film according to the presentinvention, an absolute value of difference between the secondaryresonance frequency of the laminated glass X before irradiation withxenon light and the secondary resonance frequency of the laminated glassX after irradiation with xenon light determined by the xenon light 10irradiation test is 20 Hz or more.

In a specific aspect of the interlayer film according to the presentinvention, when the laminated glass X is stored at 20° C. for 56 days ormore, a secondary resonance frequency at 20° C. of the laminated glass Xafter storage determined by the central exciting method in accordancewith ISO16940 is 650 Hz or less.

In a specific aspect of the interlayer film according to the presentinvention, the interlayer film has a three or more-layer structure, andincludes a first layer, a second layer disposed on a first surface sideof the first layer, and a third layer disposed on a second surface sidethat is opposite to the first surface of the first layer, the secondlayer is a surface layer of the interlayer film, the third layer is asurface layer of the interlayer film, the first layer contains athermoplastic resin, the second layer contains a thermoplastic resin,and the third layer contains a thermoplastic resin.

In a specific aspect of the interlayer film according to the presentinvention, the first layer contains a plasticizer, the second layercontains a plasticizer, and the third layer contains a plasticizer.

In a specific aspect of the interlayer film according to the presentinvention, the first layer has a glass transition temperature of 5′C orless, the second layer has a glass transition temperature of 25° C. ormore, and the third layer has a glass transition temperature of 25° C.or more.

In a specific aspect of the interlayer film according to the presentinvention, the thermoplastic resin contained in the first layer is apolyvinyl acetal resin, the thermoplastic resin contained in the secondlayer is a polyvinyl acetal resin, and the thermoplastic resin containedin the third layer is a polyvinyl acetal resin.

In a specific aspect of the interlayer film according to the presentinvention, the polyvinyl acetal resin contained in the first layer hasan acetylation degree of 10% by mole or less.

In a specific aspect of the interlayer film according to the presentinvention, the polyvinyl acetal resin contained in the first layer hasan acetylation degree of 15% by mole or more.

In a specific aspect of the interlayer film according to the presentinvention, the polyvinyl acetal resin contained in the first layer is apolyvinyl butyral resin.

In a specific aspect of the interlayer film according to the presentinvention, when a butyralization degree of the polyvinyl butyral resincontained in the first layer is defined as B % by mole, and anacetylation degree is defined as A % by mole, the polyvinyl butyralresin contained in the first layer is a polyvinyl butyral resinsatisfying the formula: B≥−0.88×A+78.6.

In a specific aspect of the interlayer film according to the presentinvention, the interlayer film contains heat shielding particles.

In a specific aspect of the interlayer film according to the presentinvention, the second layer contains heat shielding particles, and thethird layer contains heat shielding particles.

In a specific aspect of the interlayer film according to the presentinvention, the second layer contains heat shielding particles, the thirdlayer contains heat shielding particles, and a layer that is differentfrom both the second layer and the third layer does not contain heatshielding particles.

In a specific aspect of the interlayer film according to the presentinvention, the second layer contains heat shielding particles and atleast one ingredient of a phthalocyanine compound, a naphthalocyaninecompound, an anthracyanine compound and carbon black, and the thirdlayer contains heat shielding particles and at least one ingredient of aphthalocyanine compound, a naphthalocyanine compound, an anthracyaninecompound and carbon black.

In a specific aspect of the interlayer film according to the presentinvention, the ingredient contained in the second layer is pigment blue15, pigment green 7, or carbon black, and the ingredient contained inthe third layer is pigment blue 15, pigment green 7 or carbon black.

In a specific aspect of the interlayer film according to the presentinvention, the heat shielding particles contained in the second layerare tin-doped indium oxide particles, and the heat shielding particlescontained in the third layer are tin-doped indium oxide particles.

In a specific aspect of the interlayer film according to the presentinvention, the interlayer film has one end and the other end being atthe opposite side of the one end, and the other end has a thicknesslarger than a thickness of the one end.

According to a broad aspect of the present invention, there is provideda laminated glass including a first lamination glass member, a secondlamination glass member, and the above-described interlayer film forlaminated glass, the interlayer film for laminated glass being arrangedbetween the first lamination glass member and the second laminationglass member.

According to a broad aspect of the present invention, there is provideda laminated glass including a first lamination glass member, a secondlamination glass member, and an interlayer film for laminated glasshaving a one-layer structure or a two or more-layer structure, theinterlayer film for laminated glass being arranged between the firstlamination glass member and the second lamination glass member, anabsolute value of difference between a secondary resonance frequency ofthe laminated glass before irradiation with xenon light and a secondaryresonance frequency of the laminated glass after irradiation with xenonlight determined by the following xenon light irradiation test being 70Hz or less, the laminated glass having a loss factor at 20° C. of 0.24or more, and a solar transmittance of 50 or less.

Xenon light irradiation test: a secondary resonance frequency at 20° C.of a laminated glass is determined by the central exciting method inaccordance with ISO16940. The laminated glass is irradiated with xenonlight of 190 W/m² for 20 minutes under the condition of 20° C. Asecondary resonance frequency of the laminated glass after irradiationwith xenon light is determined by the central exciting method inaccordance with ISO16940. An absolute value of difference between thesecondary resonance frequency of the laminated glass before irradiationwith xenon light and the secondary resonance frequency of the laminatedglass after irradiation with xenon light is calculated.

In a specific aspect of the laminated glass according to the presentinvention, the first lamination glass member is green glass or heat rayabsorbing plate glass, and the second lamination glass member is greenglass or heat ray absorbing plate glass.

In a specific aspect of the laminated glass according to the presentinvention, the laminated glass has a solar transmittance of 48% or less.

Effect of the Invention

The interlayer film for laminated glass according to the presentinvention has a one-layer structure or a two or more-layer structure. Aninterlayer film for laminated glass according to the present inventionis sandwiched between two sheets of green glass having a thickness of 2mm to obtain a laminated glass X having a size of 25 mm long and 300 mmwide. In the interlayer film for laminated glass according to thepresent invention, an absolute value of difference between the secondaryresonance frequency of the laminated glass X before irradiation withxenon light and the secondary resonance frequency of the laminated glassX after irradiation with xenon light determined by the xenon lightirradiation test is 70 Hz or less. In the interlayer film for laminatedglass according to the present invention, the laminated glass X has aloss factor at 20° C. of 0.24 or more. In the interlayer film forlaminated glass according to the present invention, the laminated glassX has a solar transmittance of 50% or less. Since the interlayer filmfor laminated glass according to the present invention is provided withthe above configuration, it is possible to suppress the change in soundinsulating property of the laminated glass in a relatively hightemperature region.

The laminated glass according to the present invention includes a firstlamination glass member, a second lamination glass member, and aninterlayer film for laminated glass having a one-layer structure or atwo or more-layer structure, the interlayer film for laminated glassbeing interposed between the first lamination glass member and thesecond lamination glass member. In the laminated glass according to thepresent invention, an absolute value of difference between the secondaryresonance frequency of the laminated glass before irradiation with xenonlight and the secondary resonance frequency of the laminated glass afterirradiation with xenon light determined by the xenon light irradiationtest is 70 Hz or less. The laminated glass according to the presentinvention has a loss factor at 20° C. of 0.24 or more, and a solartransmittance of 50% or less. Since the laminated glass according to thepresent invention is provided with the above configuration, it ispossible to suppress the change in sound insulating property in arelatively high temperature region.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a sectional view schematically showing an interlayer film forlaminated glass in accordance with a first embodiment of the presentinvention.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view schematically showing an interlayer film forlaminated glass in accordance with a second embodiment of the presentinvention.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view schematically showing an example of laminatedglass prepared with the interlayer film for laminated glass shown inFIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view schematically showing an example of laminatedglass prepared with the interlayer film for laminated glass shown inFIG. 2.

NODE(S) FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

Hereinafter, the details of the present invention will be described.

(Interlayer Film for Laminated Glass)

The interlayer film for laminated glass according to the presentinvention (hereinafter, sometimes abbreviated as “interlayer film”) hasa one-layer structure or a two or more-layer structure.

An interlayer film according to the present invention is sandwichedbetween two sheets of green glass having a thickness of 2 mm to obtain alaminated glass X having a size of 25 mm long and 300 mm wide.

In the interlayer film according to the present invention, an absolutevalue of difference between a secondary resonance frequency of thelaminated glass X before irradiation with xenon light and a secondaryresonance frequency of the laminated glass X after irradiation withxenon light determined by the following xenon light irradiation test is70 Hz or less. In the interlayer film according to the presentinvention, the laminated glass X has a loss factor at 20° C. of 0.24 ormore. In the interlayer film according to the present invention, thelaminated glass X has a solar transmittance of 50% or less.

Xenon light irradiation test: a secondary resonance frequency at 20° C.of the laminated glass X is determined by the central exciting method inaccordance with ISO16940. The laminated glass X is irradiated with xenonlight of 190 W/m² for 20 minutes under the condition of 20° C. Asecondary resonance frequency of the laminated glass X after irradiationwith xenon light is determined by the central exciting method inaccordance with ISO16940. An absolute value of difference between thesecondary resonance frequency of the laminated glass X beforeirradiation with xenon light and the secondary resonance frequency ofthe laminated glass X after irradiation with xenon light is calculated.

Since the interlayer film according to the present invention is providedwith the above configuration, it is possible to suppress the change insound insulating property of the laminated glass in a relatively hightemperature region.

In a laminated glass using a conventional interlayer film for laminatedglass, the sound insulating property (for example, sound insulatingproperty at 2000 Hz to 5000 Hz) of the laminated glass can change in arelatively high temperature region (for example, 22° C. to 40° C.,especially about 25° C.). For example, in a conventional interlayer filmfor laminated glass, by interlayer migration of the plasticizercontained in the interlayer or change in Young's modulus or the like ofthe resin layer associated with the temperature change, the soundinsulating property of the laminated glass can change, resulting thatthe sound insulating property can not be enhanced depending on thetemperature. Also, in a conventional interlayer film for laminated glasscontaining heat shielding particles, the temperature of the interlayerfilm tends to rise due to absorption of the solar light by the heatshielding particles, resulting that the sound insulating property of thelaminated glass can change.

In contrast to this, since the interlayer film according to the presentinvention is provided with the above configuration, it is possible tosuppress the change in sound insulating property of the laminated glassin a relatively high temperature region (for example, 22° C. to 40° C.,especially about 25° C.). Therefore, in the interlayer film according tothe present invention, it is possible to exert high sound insulatingproperty even when a laminated glass prepared with the interlayer filmis used in a relatively high temperature region. In the interlayer filmaccording to the present invention, for example, the sound insulatingproperty can be enhanced even in the environment in which the laminatedglass is exposed to the solar light. Also, in the interlayer filmaccording to the present invention, it is possible to enhance the heatshielding property of the laminated glass

The interlayer film according to the present invention has a one-layerstructure or a two or more-layer structure. The interlayer filmaccording to the present invention may have a one-layer structure andmay have a two or more-layer structure. The interlayer film according tothe present invention may have a two-layer structure, may have athree-layer structure, and may have a three or more-layer structure. Theinterlayer film according to the present invention includes a firstlayer. The interlayer film according to the present invention may be asingle-layered interlayer film including only a first layer, or may be amulti-layered interlayer film including a first layer and other layer.

The interlayer film may include only a first layer, or may include asecond layer in addition to the first layer. It is preferred that theinterlayer film include a second layer as a surface layer of theinterlayer film. It is preferred that the second layer be a surfacelayer of the interlayer film. When the interlayer film includes thesecond layer, the second layer is arranged on a first surface side ofthe first layer.

The interlayer film may have a three or more-layer structure and mayinclude a third layer in addition to a first layer and a second layer.It is preferred that the interlayer film include a third layer as asurface layer of the interlayer film. It is preferred that the thirdlayer be a surface layer of the interlayer film. When the interlayerfilm includes the second layer and the third layer, the third layer isarranged on a second surface side opposite to the first surface of thefirst layer.

Other layer may be arranged between the first layer and the secondlayer, and between the first layer and the third layer.

An interlayer film according to the present invention is sandwichedbetween two sheets of green glass having a thickness of 2 mm to preparea laminated glass X having a size of 25 mm long and 300 mm wide.

The laminated glass X is prepared to conduct the xenon light irradiationtest, and to measure a loss factor, a secondary resonance frequency anda solar transmittance of the laminated glass X.

It is preferred that the laminated glass X be prepared in the followingmanner.

An interlayer film is sandwiched between two sheets of green glasshaving a thickness of 2 mm to obtain a laminate. The obtained laminateis put into a rubber bag and the inside thereof is degassed for 20minutes at a degree of vacuum of 2.6 kPa, after which the laminate istransferred into an oven while being degassed, and furthermore, held inplace at 90° C. for 30 minutes and pressed under vacuum to preliminarypress-bond the laminate. The preliminarily press-bonded laminate issubjected to press-bonding for 20 minutes under conditions of 135° C.and a pressure of 1.2 MPa in an autoclave to obtain a laminated glass Xhaving a size of 25 mm long and 300 mm wide.

The interlayer film in laminated glass may be delaminated from thelamination glass members to prepare the aforementioned laminated glassX.

In the present invention, the following xenon light irradiation test isconducted for the laminated glass X.

Xenon light irradiation test: a secondary resonance frequency at 20° C.of the laminated glass X is determined by the central exciting method inaccordance with ISO16940. The laminated glass X is irradiated with xenonlight of 190 W/m² for 20 minutes under the condition of 20° C. Asecondary resonance frequency of the laminated glass X after irradiationwith xenon light is determined by the central exciting method inaccordance with ISO16940. An absolute value of difference between thesecondary resonance frequency of the laminated glass X beforeirradiation with xenon light and the secondary resonance frequency ofthe laminated glass X after irradiation with xenon light is calculated.

In the xenon light irradiation test of the laminated glass X, morespecifically, the measurement is conducted in the following manner.

(1) A secondary resonance frequency at 20° C. of the laminated glass Xis determined by the central exciting method in accordance withISO16940.

(2) The laminated glass X is irradiated with xenon light of 190 W/m² for20 minutes under a calm condition of 20° C. As an apparatus for emittingxenon light, a solar simulator apparatus (for example, “HAL-320”available from Asahi Spectra Co., Ltd.) and the like can be recited. Asan apparatus for measuring illuminance, an illuminometer (for example,“KEYSIGHT U1252B, sensor EKO Pyranometer ML-01” available from KeysightTechnologies) and the like are recited. The distance between theprincipal plane of the laminated glass X and a light source (xenon lampor the like) is not particularly limited as long as the arrangementgives an illuminance of 190 W/m².

(3) A secondary resonance frequency of the laminated glass X afterirradiation with xenon light is determined by the central excitingmethod in accordance with ISO16990. At this time, the secondaryresonance frequency is determined within 2 minutes (preferably within 1minute) after xenon light irradiation.

(4) An absolute value of difference between the secondary resonancefrequency of the laminated glass X before irradiation with xenon lightdetermined in the above (1) and the secondary resonance frequency of thelaminated glass X after irradiation with xenon light determined in theabove (3) is calculated.

From the viewpoint of exerting the effect of the present invention, theabsolute value of difference between the secondary resonance frequencyof the laminated glass X before irradiation with xenon light and thesecondary resonance frequency of the laminated glass X after irradiationwith xenon light is 70 Hz or less.

The absolute value of difference between the secondary resonancefrequency of the laminated glass X before irradiation with xenon lightand the secondary resonance frequency of the laminated glass X afterirradiation with xenon light is preferably 1 Hz or more, more preferably20 Hz or more, and is preferably 65 Hz or less, more preferably 45 Hz orless, further preferably 33 Hz or less. When the absolute value of thedifference is the above lower limit or more and the above upper limit orless, it is possible to exert the effect of the present invention moreeffectively.

From the viewpoint of exerting the effect of the present invention moreeffectively, the secondary resonance frequency at 20° C. of thelaminated glass X before irradiation with xenon light is preferably 530Hz or more, more preferably 560 Hz or more, and is preferably 680 Hz orless, more preferably 640 Hz or less, further preferably 599 Hz or less.

From the viewpoint of exerting the effect of the present invention moreeffectively, the secondary resonance frequency of the laminated glass Xafter irradiation with xenon light is preferably 500 Hz or more, morepreferably 530 Hz or more, and is preferably 600 Hz or less, morepreferably 565 Hz or less.

As a method for controlling the absolute value of difference and thesecondary resonance frequency within the preferred ranges and the like,the following methods can be recited. (1) Method of adjusting content ofplasticizer; In general, by reducing the content of the plasticizer, thesecondary resonance frequency increases. (2) Method of controllingYoung's modulus of first layer, second layer or third layer; In general,by increasing the Young's modulus, the secondary resonance frequencyincreases. (3) Method of controlling heat shielding performance ofinterlayer film; In general, by enhancing the heat shielding performanceof the interlayer film, the absolute value of difference increases. (4)Method of controlling thickness of later-described second layer (surfacelayer) or third layer (surface layer); In general, by increasing thethickness of the second layer or the third layer, the secondaryresonance frequency decreases. (5) Method of controlling thickness oflater-described first layer (intermediate layer); In general, byincreasing the thickness of the first layer, the secondary resonancefrequency decreases. By appropriately combining these methods, it ispossible to control the absolute value of difference and the secondaryresonance frequency within the preferred ranges.

When the laminated glass X is stored at 20° C. for 56 days or more, asecondary resonance frequency at 20° C. of the laminated glass X afterstorage determined by the central exciting method in accordance withISO16940 is preferably 530 Hz or more, more preferably 560 Hz or more,and is preferably 650 Hz or less, more preferably 600 Hz or less. Whenthe secondary resonance frequency is the above lower limit or more andthe above upper limit or less, it is possible to exert the effect of thepresent invention more effectively. It is preferred that the secondaryresonance frequency be measured after storing the laminated glass X at20° C. for 56 days.

From the viewpoint of exerting the effect of the present invention, theloss factor at 20° C. of the laminated glass X is 0.24 or more.

From the viewpoint of exerting the effect of the present inventionfurther effectively, the loss factor at 20° C. of the laminated glass Xis preferably 0.25 or more, more preferably 0.26 or more, and ispreferably 0.5 or less, more preferably 0.4 or less.

The loss factor at 20° C. of the laminated glass X is measured by thecentral exciting method in accordance with ISO16940.

From the viewpoint of exerting the effect of the present invention andenhancing the heat shielding property, the solar transmittance of thelaminated glass X is 50% or less.

From the viewpoint of exerting the effect of the present invention moreeffectively and further enhancing the heat shielding property, the solartransmittance of the laminated glass X is preferably 10% or more, morepreferably 15% or more, and is preferably 48, or less, more preferably44% or less.

The solar transmittance of the laminated glass X is measured inaccordance with JIS R3106:1998 using a spectrophotometer (for example,“U-4100” available from Hitachi High-Tech Corporation).

Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will bedescribed with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a sectional view schematically showing an interlayer film forlaminated glass in accordance with a first embodiment of the presentinvention.

An interlayer film 11 shown in FIG. 1 is a multi-layered interlayer filmhaving a two or more-layer structure. The interlayer film 11 is used forobtaining laminated glass. The interlayer film 11 is an interlayer filmfor laminated glass. The interlayer film 11 includes a first layer 1, asecond layer 2 and a third layer 3. The interlayer film 11 has athree-layer structure. The second layer 2 is arranged on a first surface1 a of the first layer 1 to be layered thereon. The third layer 3 isarranged on a second surface 1 b at the opposite side of the firstsurface 1 a of the first layer 1 to be layered thereon. The first layer1 is an intermediate layer. Each of the second layer 2 and the thirdlayer 3 is a protective layer and is a surface layer in the presentembodiment. The first layer 1 is arranged between the second layer 2 andthe third layer 3 to be sandwiched therebetween. Accordingly, theinterlayer film 11 has a multilayer structure (second layer 2/firstlayer 1/third layer 3) in which the second layer 2, the first layer 1,and the third layer 3 are layered in this order.

In this connection, other layers may be arranged between the secondlayer 2 and the first layer 1 and between the first layer 1 and thethird layer 3, respectively. It is preferred that the second layer 2 andthe first layer 1, and the first layer 1 and the third layer 3 bedirectly layered, respectively. Examples of other layers include a layercontaining polyethylene terephthalate and the like.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view schematically showing an interlayer film forlaminated glass in accordance with a second embodiment of the presentinvention.

An interlayer film 11A shown in FIG. 2 is a single-layered interlayerfilm having a one-layer structure. The interlayer film 11A is a firstlayer. The interlayer film 11A is used for obtaining laminated glass.The interlayer film 11A is an interlayer film for laminated glass.

From the viewpoint of further enhancing the sound insulating property ofthe laminated glass, the glass transition temperature of the first layeris preferably −10° C. or more, more preferably −6° C. or more, and ispreferably 5° C. or less, more preferably 0° C. or less.

From the viewpoint of further enhancing the sound insulating property ofthe laminated glass, the glass transition temperature of the secondlayer is preferably 25° C. or more, more preferably 28° C. or more, andis preferably 45° C. or less, more preferably 35° C. or less.

From the viewpoint of further enhancing the sound insulating property ofthe laminated glass, the glass transition temperature of the third layeris preferably 25° C. or more, more preferably 28° C. or more, and ispreferably 45° C. or less, more preferably 35° C. or less.

The glass transition temperature is determined by measurement ofviscoelasticity. The viscoelasticity measurement is conductedspecifically in the following manner.

The test piece is stored for 12 hours in an environment of 23±2° C.temperature, 25±5% humidity. Then, viscoelasticity is measured using aviscoelasticity measuring device “ARES-G2” available from TAInstruments. A parallel plate with a diameter of 8 mm is used as a jig,and the measurement is performed in a shearing mode under the conditionin which the temperature is decreased from 100° C. to −20° C. at atemperature decreasing rate of 3° C./minute and under the condition of afrequency of 1 Hz and a strain of

The viscoelasticity measurement may be conducted using an interlayerfilm itself. In this case, a peak of tanδ and the like originated in thefirst layer, second layer and the third layer may be read from themeasurement result. For an interlayer film having a two or more-layerstructure, the layers may be delaminated, and the glass transitiontemperature of the layer to be measured may be measured. In the case ofa laminated glass, after cooling the laminated glass with liquidnitrogen or the like, the lamination glass member and the interlayerfilm are delaminated, and the viscoelasticity measurement may beconducted using the delaminated interlayer film.

Hereinafter, the details of the interlayer film according to the presentinvention, the first layer, the second layer and the third layer, andeach ingredient used in the interlayer film will be described.

(Thermoplastic Resin)

It is preferred that the interlayer film contain a thermoplastic resin(hereinafter, sometimes described as a thermoplastic resin (0)).Examples of the thermoplastic resin include a polyvinyl acetate resin, apolyester resin, a polyvinyl acetal resin, a vinyl acetate resin, apolystyrene resin, an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer resin, anethylene-acrylic acid copolymer resin, a polyurethane resin, an ionomerresin, a polyvinyl alcohol resin, an polyolefin resin such as aliphaticpolyolefin, and a (meth)acrylic resin (polymer having a (meth)acryloylgroup) and the like. The polyoxymethylene (or polyacetal) resin isincluded in the polyvinyl acetal resin. Thermoplastic resins other thanthese may be used as the thermoplastic resin. The thermoplastic resinmay be a thermoplastic elastomer.

It is preferred that the interlayer film contain a polyvinyl acetalresin (hereinafter, sometimes described as a polyvinyl acetal resin (0))as the thermoplastic resin (0). It is preferred that the thermoplasticresin (0) contained in the interlayer film be a polyvinyl acetal resin(0). It is preferred that the first layer (including a single-layeredinterlayer film) contain a thermoplastic resin (hereinafter, sometimesdescribed as a thermoplastic resin (1)). It is preferred that the firstlayer contain a polyvinyl acetal resin (hereinafter, sometimes describedas a polyvinyl acetal resin (1)) as the thermoplastic resin (1). It ispreferred that the thermoplastic resin (1) contained in the first layerbe the polyvinyl acetal resin (1). It is preferred that the second layercontain a thermoplastic resin (hereinafter, sometimes described as athermoplastic resin (2)). It is preferred that the second layer containa polyvinyl acetal resin (hereinafter, sometimes described as apolyvinyl acetal resin (2)) as the thermoplastic resin (2). It ispreferred that the thermoplastic resin (2) contained in the second layerbe the polyvinyl acetal resin (2). It is preferred that the third layercontain a thermoplastic resin (hereinafter, sometimes described as athermoplastic resin (3)). It is preferred that the third layer contain apolyvinyl acetal resin (hereinafter, sometimes described as a polyvinylacetal resin (3)) as the thermoplastic resin (3). It is preferred thatthe thermoplastic resin (3) contained in the third layer be thepolyvinyl acetal resin (3). The thermoplastic resin (1), thethermoplastic resin (2), and the thermoplastic resin (3) may be the sameor different from one another. For still higher sound insulatingproperty, it is preferred that the thermoplastic resin (1) be differentfrom the thermoplastic resin (2) and the thermoplastic resin (3). Eachof the polyvinyl acetal resin (1), the polyvinyl acetal resin (2) andthe polyvinyl acetal resin (3) may be the same or different from oneanother. For still higher sound insulating property, it is preferredthat the polyvinyl acetal resin (1) be different from the polyvinylacetal resin (2) and the polyvinyl acetal resin (3). One kind of each ofthe thermoplastic resin (0), the thermoplastic resin (1), thethermoplastic resin (2), and the thermoplastic resin (3) may be usedalone and two or more kinds thereof may be used in combination. One kindof each of the polyvinyl acetal resin (0), the polyvinyl acetal resin(1), the polyvinyl acetal resin (2), and the polyvinyl acetal resin (3)may be used alone and two or more kinds thereof may be used incombination.

Examples of the thermoplastic resin include a polyvinyl acetal resin, anethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer resin, an ethylene-acrylic acidcopolymer resin, a polyurethane resin, a polyvinyl alcohol resin, anionomer resin, and the like. Thermoplastic resins other than these maybe used.

It is preferred that the thermoplastic resin be a polyvinyl acetalresin. By using a polyvinyl acetal resin and a plasticizer together, theadhesive force of the layer containing the polyvinyl acetal resin andthe plasticizer to a lamination glass member or another layer is furtherenhanced.

For example, the polyvinyl acetal resin can be produced by acetalizingpolyvinyl alcohol (PVA) with an aldehyde. It is preferred that thepolyvinyl acetal resin be an acetalized product of polyvinyl alcohol.For example, the polyvinyl alcohol can be obtained by saponifyingpolyvinyl acetate. The saponification degree of the polyvinyl alcoholgenerally lies within the range of 70% by mole to 99.9% by mole.

The average polymerization degree of the polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) ispreferably 200 or more, more preferably 500 or more, even morepreferably 1500 or more, further preferably 1600 or more, especiallypreferably 2600 or more, most preferably 2700 or more and is preferably5000 or less, more preferably 4000 or less, further preferably 3500 orless. When the average polymerization degree is the above lower limit ormore, the penetration resistance of laminated glass is further enhanced.When the average polymerization degree is the above upper limit or less,formation of an interlayer film is facilitated.

The average polymerization degree of the polyvinyl alcohol is determinedby a method in accordance with JIS K6726 “Testing methods for polyvinylalcohol”.

The number of carbon atoms of the acetal group contained in thepolyvinyl acetal resin is not particularly limited. The aldehyde used atthe time of producing the polyvinyl acetal resin is not particularlylimited. It is preferred that the number of carbon atoms of the acetalgroup in the polyvinyl acetal resin fall within the range of 3 to 5 andit is more preferred that the number of carbon atoms of the acetal groupbe 3 or 4. When the number of carbon atoms of the acetal group in thepolyvinyl acetal resin is 3 or more, the glass transition temperature ofthe interlayer film is sufficiently lowered.

The aldehyde is not particularly limited. In general, an aldehyde with 1to 10 carbon atoms is preferably used. Examples of the aldehyde with 1to 10 carbon atoms include propionaldehyde, n-butyraldehyde,isobutyraldehyde, n-valeraldehyde, 2-ethylbutyraldehyde,n-hexylaldehyde, n-octylaldehyde, n-nonylaldehyde, n-decylaldehyde,formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, benzaldehyde, and the like. The aldehyde ispreferably propionaldehyde, n-butyraldehyde, isobutyraldehyde,n-hexylaldehyde, or n-valeraldehyde, more preferably propionaldehyde,n-butyraldehyde, or isobutyraldehyde, and further preferablyn-butyraldehyde. One kind of the aldehyde may be used alone, and two ormore kinds thereof may be used in combination.

It is preferred that the interlayer film contain a polyvinyl butyralresin as the thermoplastic resin (0). It is preferred that theinterlayer film contain a polyvinyl butyral resin as the polyvinylacetal resin (0). It is preferred that the thermoplastic resin (0)contained in the interlayer film be a polyvinyl butyral resin. It ispreferred that the first layer contain a polyvinyl butyral resin as thethermoplastic resin (1). It is preferred that the first layer contain apolyvinyl butyral resin as the polyvinyl acetal resin (1). It ispreferred that the thermoplastic resin (1) contained in the first layerbe a polyvinyl butyral resin. It is preferred that the second layercontain a polyvinyl butyral resin as the thermoplastic resin (2). It ispreferred that the second layer contain a polyvinyl butyral resin as thepolyvinyl acetal resin (2). It is preferred that the thermoplastic resin(2) contained in the second layer be a polyvinyl butyral resin. It ispreferred that the third layer contain a polyvinyl butyral resin as thethermoplastic resin (3). It is preferred that the third layer contain apolyvinyl butyral resin as the polyvinyl acetal resin (3). It ispreferred that the thermoplastic resin (3) contained in the third layerbe a polyvinyl butyral resin. As each polyvinyl butyral resin containedin the interlayer film, the first layer, the second layer and the thirdlayer, only one kind of polyvinyl butyral resin may be used, or acombination of two or more kinds of polyvinyl butyral resins may beused.

A content of the hydroxyl group (the amount of hydroxyl groups) of thepolyvinyl acetal resin (0) is preferably 157% by mole or more, morepreferably 18% by mole or more and is preferably 40% by mole or less,more preferably 35% by mole or less. When the content of the hydroxylgroup is the above lower limit or more, the adhesive force of theinterlayer film is further enhanced. Moreover, when the content of thehydroxyl group is the above upper limit or less, the flexibility of theinterlayer film is enhanced and the handling of the interlayer film isfacilitated.

A content of the hydroxyl group (the amount of hydroxyl groups) of thepolyvinyl acetal resin (1) is preferably 10% by mole or more, morepreferably 15% by mole or more, further preferably 17% by mole or moreand is preferably 25% by mole or less, more preferably 20% by mole orless, further preferably 19% by mole or less, especially preferably 18%by mole or less. When the content of the hydroxyl group is the abovelower limit or more, the mechanical strength of the interlayer film isfurther enhanced. In particular, when the content of the hydroxyl groupof the polyvinyl acetal resin (1) is 15% by mole or more, the reactionefficiency is high and the productivity is excellent, whereas when thecontent is 25% by mole or less, the sound insulating property oflaminated glass is further enhanced. Moreover, when the content of thehydroxyl group is the above upper limit or less, the flexibility of theinterlayer film is enhanced and the handling of the interlayer film isfacilitated.

Each of the contents of the hydroxyl group of the polyvinyl acetal resin(2) and the polyvinyl acetal resin (3) is preferably 25% by mole ormore, more preferably 28% by mole or more, more preferably 30% by moleor more, still more preferably 31.5% by mole or more, further preferably32% by mole or more, especially preferably 31% by mole or more. Each ofthe contents of the hydroxyl group of the polyvinyl acetal resin (2) andthe polyvinyl acetal resin (3) is preferably 38% by mole or less, morepreferably 37% by mole or less, further preferably 36.5% by mole orless, especially preferably 36% by mole or less. When the content of thehydroxyl group is the above lower limit or more, the adhesive force ofthe interlayer film is further enhanced. Moreover, when the content ofthe hydroxyl group is the above upper limit or less, the flexibility ofthe interlayer film is enhanced and the handling of the interlayer filmis facilitated.

From the viewpoint of further heightening the sound insulating property,it is preferred that the content of the hydroxyl group of the polyvinylacetal resin (1) be lower than the content of the hydroxyl group of thepolyvinyl acetal resin (2). From the viewpoint of further enhancing thesound insulating property, it is preferred that the content of thehydroxyl group of the polyvinyl acetal resin (1) be lower than thecontent of the hydroxyl group of the polyvinyl acetal resin (3). Fromthe viewpoint of still further enhancing the sound insulating property,the absolute value of difference between the content of the hydroxylgroup of the polyvinyl acetal resin (1) and the content of the hydroxylgroup of the polyvinyl acetal resin (2) is preferably 1% by mole ormore, more preferably 5% by mole or more, further preferably 9% by moleor more, especially preferably 10:% by mole or more, most preferably 12%by mole or more. From the viewpoint of still further enhancing the soundinsulating property, the absolute value of difference between thecontent of the hydroxyl group of the polyvinyl acetal resin (1) and thecontent of the hydroxyl group of the polyvinyl acetal resin (3) ispreferably 1% by mole or more, more preferably 5% by mole or more,further preferably 9% by mole or more, especially preferably 10% by moleor more, most preferably 12% by mole or more. The absolute value ofdifference between the content of the hydroxyl group of the polyvinylacetal resin (1) and the content of the hydroxyl group of the polyvinylacetal resin (2) and the absolute value of difference between thecontent of the hydroxyl group of the polyvinyl acetal resin (1) and thecontent of the hydroxyl group of the polyvinyl acetal resin (3) arepreferably 20% by mole or less.

The content of the hydroxyl group of the polyvinyl acetal resin is amole fraction, represented in percentage, obtained by dividing theamount of ethylene groups to which the hydroxyl group is bonded by thetotal amount of ethylene groups in the main chain. For example, theamount of ethylene groups to which the hydroxyl group is bonded can bedetermined in accordance with JIS K6728 “Testing methods for polyvinylbutyral”.

The acetylation degree (the amount of acetyl groups) of the polyvinylacetal resin (0) is preferably 0.1% by mole or more, more preferably0.3% by mole or more, further preferably 0.5% by mole or more and ispreferably 30% by mole or less, more preferably 25% by mole or less, andfurther preferably 20% by mole or less. When the acetylation degree isthe above lower limit or more, the compatibility between the polyvinylacetal resin and a plasticizer is enhanced. When the acetylation degreeis the above upper limit or less, the moisture resistance of theinterlayer film and laminated glass is enhanced.

It is preferred that the acetylation degree (acetyl group amount) of thepolyvinyl acetal resin (1) be 10% by mole or less, and 15% by mole ormore is also preferred. When the acetylation degree of the polyvinylacetal resin (1) is 10% by mole or less, the acetylation degree of thepolyvinyl acetal resin (1) is preferably 0.1% by mole or more, morepreferably 1.1% by mole or more, and is preferably 5% by mole or less,more preferably 7% by mole or less. When the acetylation degree of thepolyvinyl acetal resin (1) is 15% by mole or more, the acetylationdegree of the polyvinyl acetal resin (1) is preferably 16% by mole ormore, more preferably 17% by mole or more, and is preferably 25% by moleor less, more preferably 23% by mole or less, further preferably 19% bymole or less. When the acetylation degree is the above lower limit ormore, the compatibility between the polyvinyl acetal resin and aplasticizer is enhanced. When the acetylation degree is the above upperlimit or less, the moisture resistance of the interlayer film andlaminated glass is enhanced. Also, when the acetylation degree of thepolyvinyl acetal resin (1) is the above lower limit or more and theabove upper limit or less, the absolute value of difference and thesecondary resonance frequency can be easily controlled within thepreferred ranges, so that the effect of the present invention can beexerted more effectively. Also, when the acetylation degree of thepolyvinyl acetal resin (1) is 0.1% by mole or more and is 25% by mole orless, the resulting laminated glass is excellent in penetrationresistance. The acetylation degree of the polyvinyl acetal resin (1) maybe 10% by mole or less or may be 15% by mole or more.

The acetylation degree of each of the polyvinyl acetal resin (2) and thepolyvinyl acetal resin (3) is preferably 0.01% by mole or more, morepreferably 0.5% by mole or more and is preferably 10% by mole or less,more preferably 2% by mole or less. When the acetylation degree is theabove lower limit or more, the compatibility between the polyvinylacetal resin and a plasticizer is enhanced. When the acetylation degreeis the above upper limit or less, the moisture resistance of theinterlayer film and laminated glass is enhanced.

The acetylation degree is a mole fraction, represented in percentage,obtained by dividing the amount of ethylene groups to which the acetylgroup is bonded by the total amount of ethylene groups in the mainchain. For example, the amount of ethylene groups to which the acetylgroup is bonded can be determined in accordance with JIS K6728 “Testingmethods for polyvinyl butyral”.

The acetalization degree of the polyvinyl acetal resin (0) (thebutyralization degree in the case of a polyvinyl butyral resin) ispreferably 60% by mole or more, more preferably 63% by mole or more andis preferably 85% by mole or less, more preferably 75% by mole or less,further preferably 70% by mole or less. When the acetalization degree isthe above lower limit or more, the compatibility between the polyvinylacetal resin and a plasticizer is enhanced. When the acetalizationdegree is the above upper limit or less, the reaction time required forproducing the polyvinyl acetal resin is shortened.

The acetalization degree of the polyvinyl acetal resin (1) (thebutyralization degree in the case of a polyvinyl butyral resin) ispreferably 47% by mole or more, more preferably 60% by mole or more,further preferably 65% by 42 mole or more, and is preferably 85% by moleor less, more preferably 80% by mole or less, further preferably 75% bymole or less. When the acetalization degree is the above lower limit ormore, the compatibility between the polyvinyl acetal resin and aplasticizer is enhanced. When the acetalization degree is the aboveupper limit or less, the reaction time required for producing thepolyvinyl acetal resin is shortened. Also, when the acetalization degreeof the polyvinyl acetal resin (1) (butyralization degree in the case ofpolyvinyl butyral resin) is the above lower limit or more and the aboveupper limit or less, the absolute value of difference and the secondaryresonance frequency can be easily controlled within the preferredranges, so that the effect of the present invention can be exerted moreeffectively.

When an acetalization degree of the polyvinyl acetal resin (1) isdefined as Br, by mole, and an acetylation degree is defined as A % bymole, it is preferred that the polyvinyl acetal resin (1) be a polyvinylacetal resin satisfying the formula: B≥−0.88×A+78.6. In this case, theabsolute value of difference and the secondary resonance frequency canbe easily controlled within the preferred ranges, so that the effect ofthe present invention can be exerted more effectively.

In a case where the polyvinyl acetal resin (1) is a polyvinyl butyralresin, when a butyralization degree of the polyvinyl butyral resin isdefined as B % by mole, and an acetylation degree is defined as by mole,it is especially preferred that the polyvinyl butyral resin be apolyvinyl butyral resin satisfying the formula: B≥−0.88×A+78.6. In thiscase, the absolute value of difference and the secondary resonancefrequency can be controlled within the preferred ranges more easily, sothat the effect of the present invention can be exerted still moreeffectively.

The acetalization degree of each of the polyvinyl acetal resin (2) andthe polyvinyl acetal resin (3) (the butyralization degree in the case ofa polyvinyl butyral resin) is preferably 55% by mole or more, morepreferably 60% by mole or more and is preferably 75% by mole or less,more preferably 71% by mole or less. When the acetalization degree isthe above lower limit or more, the compatibility between the polyvinylacetal resin and a plasticizer is enhanced. When the acetalizationdegree is the above upper limit or less, the reaction time required forproducing the polyvinyl acetal resin is shortened.

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The acetalization degree is determined in the following manner. From thetotal amount of the ethylene group in the main chain, the amount of theethylene group to which the hydroxyl group is bonded and the amount ofthe ethylene group to which the acetyl group is bonded are subtracted.The obtained value is divided by the total amount of the ethylene groupin the main chain to obtain a mole fraction. The value represented inpercentage is the acetalization degree.

In this connection, it is preferred that the content of the hydroxylgroup (the amount of hydroxyl groups), the acetalization degree (thebutyralization degree) and the acetylation degree be calculated from theresults determined by a method in accordance with JIS K6728 “Testingmethods for polyvinyl butyral”. In this context, a method in accordancewith ASTM D1396-92 may be used. When the polyvinyl acetal resin is apolyvinyl butyral resin, the content of the hydroxyl group (the amountof hydroxyl groups), the acetalization degree (the butyralizationdegree) and the acetylation degree can be calculated from the resultsmeasured by a method in accordance with JIS K6728 “Testing methods forpolyvinyl butyral”.

In 100% by weight of the thermoplastic resin contained in the interlayerfilm, the content of the polyvinyl acetal resin is preferably 10% byweight or more, more preferably 30% by weight or more, still morepreferably 50% by weight or more, further preferably 70% by weight ormore, especially preferably 80%% by weight or more, most preferably 90%by weight or more. It is preferred that the main ingredient (50% byweight or more) of the thermoplastic resin of the interlayer film be apolyvinyl acetal resin.

(Plasticizer)

It is preferred that the interlayer film contain a plasticizer. It ispreferred that the first layer (including a single-layered interlayerfilm) contain a plasticizer (hereinafter, sometimes described as aplasticizer (1)). It is preferred that the second layer contain aplasticizer (hereinafter, sometimes described as a plasticizer (2)). Itis preferred that the third layer contain a plasticizer (hereinafter,sometimes described as a plasticizer (3)). By the use of the plasticizeror by using a polyvinyl acetal resin and a plasticizer together, theimpact resistance and the penetration resistance are further improved,and the adhesive force of the layer containing the polyvinyl acetalresin and the plasticizer to a lamination glass member or another layeris moderately increased. The plasticizer is not particularly limited.The plasticizer (1), the plasticizer (2) and the plasticizer (3) may bethe same or different from one another. One kind of each of theplasticizer (1), the plasticizer (2) and the plasticizer (3) may be usedalone, and two or more kinds thereof may be used in combination.

Examples of the plasticizer include organic ester plasticizers such as amonobasic organic acid ester and a polybasic organic acid ester, organicphosphate plasticizers such as an organic phosphate plasticizer and anorganic phosphite plasticizer, and the like. It is preferred that theplasticizer be an organic ester plasticizer. It is preferred that theplasticizer be a liquid plasticizer.

Examples of the monobasic organic acid ester include a glycol esterobtained by the reaction of a glycol with a monobasic organic acid, andthe like. Examples of the glycol include triethylene glycol,tetraethylene glycol, tripropylene glycol, and the like. Examples of themonobasic organic acid include butyric acid, isobutyric acid, caproicacid, 2-ethylbutyric acid, heptanoic acid, n-octylic acid,2-ethylhexanoic acid, n-nonylic acid, decanoic acid, and the like.

Examples of the polybasic organic acid ester include an ester compoundof a polybasic organic acid and an alcohol having a linear or branchedstructure of 4 to 8 carbon atoms. Examples of the polybasic organic acidinclude adipic acid, sebacic acid, azelaic acid, and the like.

Examples of the organic ester plasticizer include triethylene glycoldi-2-ethylpropanoate, triethylene glycol di-2-ethylbutyrate, triethyleneglycol di-2-ethylhexanoate, triethylene glycol dicaprylate, triethyleneglycol di-n-octanoate, triethylene glycol di-n-heptanoate, tetraethyleneglycol di-n-heptanoate, dibutyl sebacate, dioctyl azelate, dibutylcarbitol adipate, ethylene glycol di-2-ethylbutyrate, 1,3-propyleneglycol di-2-ethylbutyrate, 1,4-butylene glycol di-2-ethylbutyrate,diethylene glycol di-2-ethylbutyrate, diethylene glycoldi-2-ethylhexanoate, dipropylene glycol di-2-ethylbutyrate, triethyleneglycol di-2-ethylpentanoate, tetraethylene glycol di-2-ethylbutyrate,diethylene glycol dicaprylate, dihexyl adipate, dioctyl adipate, hexylcyclohexyl adipate, a mixture of heptyl adipate and nonyl adipate,diisononyl adipate, diisodecyl adipate, heptyl nonyl adipate, dibutylsebacate, oil-modified sebacic alkyds, a mixture of a phosphoric acidester and an adipic acid ester, and the like. Organic ester plasticizersother than these may be used. Other adipic acid esters other than theadipic acid esters may be used.

Examples of the organic phosphate plasticizer include tributoxyethylphosphate, isodecyl phenyl phosphate, triisopropyl phosphate, and thelike.

It is preferred that the plasticizer be a diester plasticizerrepresented by the following formula (1).

In the foregoing formula (1), R1 and R2 each represent an organic groupwith 2 to 10 carbon atoms, R3 represents an ethylene group, anisopropylene group or an n-propylene group, and p represents an integerof 3 to 10. It is preferred that R1 and R2 in the foregoing formula (1)each be an organic group with 5 to 10 carbon atoms, and it is morepreferred that R1 and R2 each be an organic group with 6 to 10 carbonatoms.

It is preferred that the plasticizer include triethylene glycoldi-2-ethylhexanoate (3GO), triethylene glycol di-2-ethylbutyrate (3GH)or triethylene glycol di-2-ethylpropanoate. It is more preferred thatthe plasticizer include triethylene glycol di-2-ethylhexanoate ortriethylene glycol di-2-ethylbutyrate, and it is further preferred thatthe plasticizer include triethylene glycol di-2-ethylhexanoate.

In the first layer, the content of the plasticizer (1) per 100 parts byweight of the thermoplastic resin (1) (100 parts by weight of polyvinylacetal resin (1) when the thermoplastic resin (1) is the polyvinylacetal resin (1)) is referred to as a content (1). The content (1) ispreferably 68 parts by weight or more, more preferably 72 parts byweight or more, further preferably 75 parts by weight or more, and ispreferably 90 parts by weight or less, more preferably 86 parts byweight or less, further preferably 84 parts by weight or less,especially preferably 82 parts by weight or less. When the content (1)is the above lower limit or more, the flexibility of the interlayer filmis enhanced and the handling of the interlayer film is facilitated. Whenthe content (1) is the above upper limit or less, the penetrationresistance of laminated glass is further enhanced. Also, when thecontent (1) is the above lower limit or more and the above upper limitor less, the absolute value of difference and the secondary resonancefrequency can be easily controlled within the preferred ranges, so thatthe effect of the present invention can be exerted more effectively.

In the second layer, the content of the plasticizer (2) per 100 parts byweight of the thermoplastic resin (2) (100 parts by weight of polyvinylacetal resin (2) when the thermoplastic resin (2) is the polyvinylacetal resin (2)) is referred to as a content (2). The content (2) ispreferably 10 parts by weight or more, more preferably 20 parts byweight or more, further preferably 30 parts by weight or more,especially preferably 35 parts by weight or more, and is preferably 41parts by weight or less, more preferably 39 parts by weight or less,further preferably 38 parts by weight or less, especially preferably 37parts by weight or less. When the content (2) is the above lower limitor more, the flexibility of the interlayer film is enhanced and thehandling of the interlayer film is facilitated. When the content (2) isthe above upper limit or less, the flexural rigidity is furtherenhanced.

In the third layer, the content of the plasticizer (3) per 100 parts byweight of the thermoplastic resin (3) (100 parts by weight of polyvinylacetal resin (3) when the thermoplastic resin (3) is the polyvinylacetal resin (3)) is referred to as a content (3). The content (3) ispreferably 10 parts by weight or more, more preferably 20 parts byweight or more, further preferably 30 parts by weight or more,especially preferably 35 parts by weight or more, and is preferably 41parts by weight or less, more preferably 39 parts by weight or less,further preferably 38 parts by weight or less, especially preferably 37parts by weight or less. When the content (3) is the above lower limitor more, the flexibility of the interlayer film is enhanced and thehandling of the interlayer film is facilitated. When the content (3) isthe above upper limit or less, the flexural rigidity is furtherenhanced.

The content (1) and the content (2) may be the same as or different fromeach other. The content (1) and the content (3) may be the same as ordifferent from each other. From the viewpoint of enhancing the soundinsulating property of laminated glass, it is preferred that the content(1) and the content (2) be the same or the content (1) be larger thanthe content (2), and it is more preferred that the content (1) be largerthan the content (2). From the viewpoint of enhancing the soundinsulating property of laminated glass, it is preferred that the content(1) and the content (3) be the same or the content (1) be larger thanthe content (3), and it is more preferred that the content (1) be largerthan the content (3).

From the viewpoint of further enhancing the sound insulating property oflaminated glass, each of the absolute value of difference between thecontent (2) and the content (1) and the absolute value of differencebetween the content (3) and the content (1) is preferably 10 parts byweight or more, more preferably 15 parts by weight or more, furtherpreferably 20 parts by weight or more. Each of the absolute value ofdifference between the content (2) and the content (1) and the absolutevalue of difference between the content (3) and the content (1) ispreferably 80 parts by weight or less, more preferably 75 parts byweight or less, further preferably 70 parts by weight or less.

(Heat Shielding Substance)

It is preferred that the interlayer film contain a heat shieldingsubstance. It is preferred that the first layer (including asingle-layered interlayer film) contain the heat shielding substance. Itis preferred that the second layer contain a heat shielding substance.It is preferred that the third layer contain a heat shielding substance.One kind of the heat shielding substance may be used alone, and two ormore kinds thereof may be used in combination. The heat shieldingsubstance can also correspond to the later-described coloring agent.

It is preferred that the heat shielding substance contain at least onekind of Ingredient X among a phthalocyanine compound, a naphthalocyaninecompound, an anthracyanine compound and carbon black or contain heatshielding particles. In this case, the Ingredient X may exert a functionas a coloring agent. From the viewpoint of further enhancing the heatshielding property, it is preferred that the heat shielding substancecontain the Ingredient X and the heat shielding particles. The heatshielding substance may contain at least one kind of Ingredient X1 amonga phthalocyanine compound, a naphthalocyanine compound, and ananthracyanine compound or contain heat shielding particles. From theviewpoint of further enhancing the heat shielding property, it ispreferred that the heat shielding substance contain the Ingredient X1and heat shielding particles. The heat shielding substance may containcarbon black or may contain heat shielding particles. From the viewpointof further enhancing the heat shielding property, it is preferred thatthe heat shielding substance contain carbon black and heat shieldingparticles.

Ingredient X:

It is preferred that the interlayer film include at least one kind ofIngredient X among a phthalocyanine compound, a naphthalocyaninecompound, an anthracyanine compound, and carbon black. It is preferredthat the first layer contain the Ingredient X. It is preferred that thesecond layer contain the Ingredient X. It is preferred that the thirdlayer contain the Ingredient X. The Ingredient X is a heat shieldingsubstance. One kind of the Ingredient X may be used alone, and two ormore kinds thereof may be used in combination.

The Ingredient X is not particularly limited. As the Ingredient X,conventionally known phthalocyanine compound, naphthalocyanine compound,anthracyanine compound and carbon black can be used.

From the viewpoint of further enhancing the heat shielding property oflaminated glass, it is preferred that the Ingredient X be at least onekind selected from the group consisting of phthalocyanine, a derivativeof phthalocyanine, naphthalocyanine, a derivative of naphthalocyanine,and carbon black, and it is more preferred that the Ingredient X be atleast one kind among phthalocyanine and a derivative of phthalocyanine.

From the viewpoints of effectively enhancing the heat shielding propertyand maintaining the visible light transmittance at a higher level over along period of time, it is preferred that the Ingredient X containvanadium atoms or copper atoms. It is preferred that the Ingredient Xcontain vanadium atoms and it is also preferred that the Ingredient Xcontain copper atoms. It is more preferred that the Ingredient X be atleast one kind among phthalocyanine containing vanadium atoms or copperatoms and a derivative of phthalocyanine containing vanadium atoms orcopper atoms. With regard to the interlayer film and laminated glass,from the viewpoint of still further enhancing the heat shieldingproperty thereof, it is preferred that the Ingredient X have astructural unit in which an oxygen atom is bonded to a vanadium atom.

From the viewpoint of further enhancing the heat shielding property oflaminated glass, it is preferred that the Ingredient X be pigment blue15, pigment green 7 or carbon black. Pigment blue 15 and pigment green 7are phthalocyanine compounds containing copper atoms.

In 100% by weight of the layer containing the Ingredient X (the firstlayer, the second layer, or the third layer), the content of theIngredient X is preferably 0.001% by weight or more, more preferably0.005% by weight or more, further preferably 0.01% by weight or more,especially preferably 0.02% by weight or more. In 100% by weight of thelayer containing the Ingredient X (the first layer, the second layer, orthe third layer), the content of the Ingredient X is preferably 0.2% byweight or less, more preferably 0.1% by weight or less, furtherpreferably 0.05% by weight or less, especially preferably 0.04% byweight or less. When the content of the Ingredient X is the above lowerlimit or more and the above upper limit or less, the heat shieldingproperty is sufficiently enhanced and the visible light transmittance issufficiently enhanced. For example, it is possible to make the visiblelight transmittance 70% or more.

In 100% by weight of the layer containing the Ingredient X1 (the firstlayer, the second layer, or the third layer), the content of theIngredient X1 is preferably 0.001% by weight or more, more preferably0.005% by weight or more, further preferably 0.01%, by weight or more,especially preferably 0.02% by weight or more. In 100% by weight of thelayer containing the Ingredient X1 (the first layer, the second layer,or the third layer), the content of the Ingredient X1 is preferably 0.2%by weight or less, more preferably 0.1% by weight or less, furtherpreferably 0.05% by weight or less, especially preferably 0.04% byweight or less. When the content of the Ingredient X1 is the above lowerlimit or more and the above upper limit or less, the heat shieldingproperty is sufficiently enhanced and the visible light transmittance issufficiently enhanced. For example, it is possible to make the visiblelight transmittance 70% or more.

In 100% by weight of the layer containing the carbon black (the firstlayer, the second layer, or the third layer), the content of the carbonblack is preferably 0.001% by weight or more, more preferably 0.005% byweight or more, further preferably 0.01% by weight or more, especiallypreferably 0.02% by weight or more. In 100% by weight of the layercontaining the carbon black (the first layer, the second layer, or thethird layer), the content of the carbon black is preferably 0.2% byweight or less, more preferably 0.1% by weight or less, furtherpreferably 0.05% by weight or less, especially preferably 0.04% byweight or less. When the content of the carbon black is the above lowerlimit or more and the above upper limit or less, the heat shieldingproperty is sufficiently enhanced and the visible light transmittance issufficiently enhanced. For example, it is possible to make the visiblelight transmittance 70% or more.

Heat Shielding Particles:

It is preferred that the interlayer film contain heat shieldingparticles. It is preferred that the first layer (including asingle-layered interlayer film) contain the heat shielding particles. Itis preferred that the second layer contain the heat shielding particles.It is preferred that the third layer contain the heat shieldingparticles. It is also preferred that the second layer contain the heatshielding particles, the third layer contain the heat shieldingparticles, and a layer that is different from both the second layer andthe third layer do not contain heat shielding particles. The heatshielding particles are a heat shielding substance. By the use of heatshielding particles, infrared rays (heat rays) can be effectively cutoff. One kind of the heat shielding particles may be used alone, and twoor more kinds thereof may be used in combination.

By containing the heat shielding particles, the absolute value ofdifference and the secondary resonance frequency can be easilycontrolled within the preferred ranges, so that the effect of thepresent invention can be exerted more effectively.

From the viewpoint of further enhancing the heat shielding property oflaminated glass, it is more preferred that the heat shielding particlesbe metal oxide particles. It is preferred that the heat shieldingparticles be particles of a metal oxide (metal oxide particles).

Infrared rays with a wavelength of 780 nm or more which is longer thanthat of visible light have a smaller energy amount than ultravioletrays. However, infrared rays have large thermal action, and are releasedas heat when the infrared rays are absorbed into a substance.Accordingly, infrared rays are generally called heat rays. By the use ofthe heat shielding particles, infrared rays (heat rays) can beeffectively cut off. In this connection, the heat shielding particlesmean particles capable of absorbing infrared rays.

Specific examples of the heat shielding particles include metal oxideparticles such as aluminum-doped tin oxide particles, indium-doped tinoxide particles, antimony-doped tin oxide particles (ATO particles),gallium-doped zinc oxide particles (GZO particles), indium-doped zincoxide particles (IZO particles), aluminum-doped zinc oxide particles(AZO particles), niobium-doped titanium oxide particles, sodium-dopedtungsten oxide particles, cesium-doped tungsten oxide particles,thallium-doped tungsten oxide particles, rubidium-doped tungsten oxideparticles, tin-doped indium oxide particles (ITO particles), tin-dopedzinc oxide particles and silicon-doped zinc oxide particles, lanthanumhexaboride (LaB) particles, and the like. Heat shielding particles otherthan these may be used. Since the heat ray shielding function is high,preferred are metal oxide particles, more preferred are ATO particles,GZO particles, IZO particles, ITO particles or tungsten oxide particles,and especially preferred are ITO particles or tungsten oxide particles.In particular, since the heat ray shielding function is high and theparticles are readily available, preferred are tin-doped indium oxideparticles (ITO particles), and also preferred are tungsten oxideparticles.

From the viewpoint of further enhancing the heat shielding property ofthe laminated glass, it is preferred that the tungsten oxide particlesbe metal-doped tungsten oxide particles. Examples of the “tungsten oxideparticles” include metal-doped tungsten oxide particles. Specifically,examples of the metal-doped tungsten oxide particles includesodium-doped tungsten oxide particles, cesium-doped tungsten oxideparticles, thallium-doped tungsten oxide particles, rubidium-dopedtungsten oxide particles, and the like.

From the viewpoint of further enhancing the heat shielding property ofthe laminated glass, cesium-doped tungsten oxide particles areespecially preferred. From the viewpoint of further enhancing the heatshielding property of the laminated glass, it is preferred that thecesium-doped tungsten oxide particles be tungsten oxide particlesrepresented by the formula: Cs_(0.33)WO₃.

The average particle diameter of the heat shielding particles ispreferably 0.01 μm or more, more preferably 0.02 μm or more, and ispreferably 0.1 μm or less, more preferably 0.05 μm or less. When theaverage particle diameter is the above lower limit or more, the heat rayshielding property is sufficiently enhanced. When the average particlediameter is the above upper limit or less, the dispersibility of heatshielding particles is enhanced.

The “average particle diameter” refers to the volume average particlediameter. The average particle diameter can be measured using a particlesize distribution measuring apparatus (“UPA-EX150” available fromNIKKISO CO., LTD.), or the like.

From the viewpoint of further enhancing the heat shielding property oflaminated glass, it is preferred that the second layer contain the heatshielding particles and the Ingredient X, and the third layer containthe heat shielding particles and the Ingredient X.

In 100% by weight of the layer containing the heat shielding particles(the first layer, the second layer, or the third layer), the content ofthe heat shielding particles is preferably 0.01% by weight or more, morepreferably 0.1% by weight or more, further preferably 11% by weight ormore, especially preferably 1.5% by weight or more. In 1001% by weightof the layer containing the heat shielding particles (the first layer,the second layer, or the third layer), the content of the heat shieldingparticles is preferably 61% by weight or less, more preferably 5.5% byweight or less, further preferably 4% by weight or less, especiallypreferably 3.5% by weight or less, most preferably 31% by weight orless. When the content of the heat shielding particles is the abovelower limit or more and the above upper limit or less, the heatshielding property is sufficiently enhanced and the visible lighttransmittance is sufficiently enhanced.

(Coloring Agent)

It is preferred that the interlayer film contain a coloring agent. Bycoloring the interlayer film with a coloring agent, it is possible toenhance the design quality or enhance privacy protection. By coloringthe interlayer film with a coloring agent, it is possible to furtherimprove the heat shielding performance and lower the solartransmittance. One kind of the coloring agent may be used alone and twoor more kinds thereof may be used in combination. The coloring agent canalso correspond to the above-described heat shielding substance.

From the viewpoint of effectively controlling excessive colorirregularity, it is preferred that the first layer (including asingle-layered interlayer film) contain a coloring agent. It ispreferred that the first layer be a colored layer. From the viewpoint ofeffectively controlling excessive color irregularity, it is preferredthat the intermediate layer of the interlayer film contain a coloringagent, and be a colored layer. When the first layer contains a coloringagent, the second layer may contain or need not contain a coloringagent. When the first layer is a colored layer, the second layer may beor need not be a colored layer. When the first layer contains a coloringagent, the third layer may contain or need not contain a coloring agent.When the first layer is a colored layer, the third layer may be or neednot be a colored layer. The surface layer of the interlayer film maycontain or need not contain a coloring agent, and may be or need not bea colored layer.

From the viewpoint of further enhancing the heat shielding property, andlowering the solar transmittance, it is preferred that the second layercontain a coloring agent, and the third layer contain a coloring agent.From the viewpoint of further enhancing the heat shielding property, andlowering the solar transmittance, it is preferred that the second layerbe a colored layer, and the third layer be a colored layer. In thesecases, the first layer may contain or need not contain a coloring agent,and may be or need not be a colored layer.

Examples of the coloring agent include a pigment, a dye and the like.

Which of dyes and pigments the coloring agent is categorized in can bediscriminated according to the classification by the color index.

In the present specification, for coloring agents and the like that arenot described in the color index, “pigment” and “dye” may be defined asfollows. A polyvinyl butyral resin (the polymerization degree ofpolyvinyl alcohol of 1700, the content of the hydroxyl group of 30% bymole, the acetylation degree of 1% by mole, the butyralization degree of69% by mole) is prepared. One hundred parts by weight of the polyvinylbutyral resin, 40 parts by weight of triethylene glycoldi-2-ethylhexanoate (3GO), and a coloring agent in an amount of 0.015%by weight, relative to 100% by weight of the total amount of thepolyvinyl butyral resin, 3GO and the coloring agent are kneaded andextruded to give a resin film (single layer) having a thickness of 760μm. Laminated glass is prepared with the resin film, and two sheets ofclear glass (2.5 mm thick) having a visible light transmittance of 90%as measured in accordance with JIS R3106:1998, and when the obtainedlaminated glass has a haze value of 0.35% or more, the coloring agent isdetermined as a pigment. The coloring agent having a haze value of lessthan 0.35% is determined as a dye.

The pigment may be an organic pigment and may be an inorganic pigment.The organic pigment may be an organic pigment having a metal atom, andmay be an organic pigment not having a metal atom. One kind of thepigment may be used alone, and two or more kinds thereof may be used incombination.

Examples of the organic pigment include a phthalocyanine compound, aquinacridone compound, an azo compound, a pentaphene compound, adioxazine compound, a perylene compound, an indole compound and adioxazine compound.

It is preferred that the color tone of the organic pigment be yellow,orange, red, violet, blue or green.

Examples of the inorganic pigment include carbon black, and iron oxide,zinc oxide and titanium oxide, and the like.

It is preferred that the interlayer film contain a phthalocyaninecompound, a quinacridone compound, an azo compound, a pentaphenecompound, a dioxazine compound, a perylene compound, an indole compoundor carbon black as the pigment. The interlayer film may contain aphthalocyanine compound, or may contain a quinacridone compound, aperylene compound or an indole compound, or may contain carbon black asthe pigment.

Examples of the dye include a pyrene-based dye, an aminoketone-baseddye, an anthraquinone-based dye, and an azo-based dye, and the like. Onekind of the dye may be used alone, and two or more kinds thereof may beused in combination.

Examples of the pyrene-based dye include Solvent Green 5 (CAS79869-59-3)and Solvent Green 7 (CAS6358-69-6), and the like.

Examples of the aminoketone-based dye include Solvent Yellow 98(CAS12671-74-8), Solvent Yellow 85 (CAS12271-01-1) and Solvent Red 179(CAS8910-94-5), and Solvent Red 135 (CAS71902-17-5), and the like.

Examples of the anthraquinone-based dye include Solvent Yellow 163(CAS13676091-0), Solvent Red 207 (CAS15958-69-6), Disperse Red 92(CAS12236-11-2), Solvent Violet 13 (CAS81-48-1), Disperse Violet 31(CAS6408-72-6), Solvent Blue 97 (CAS61969-44-6), Solvent Blue 45(CAS37229-23-5), Solvent Blue 104 (CAS116-75-6) and Disperse Blue 214(CAS104491-84-1), and the like.

Examples of the azo-based dye include Solvent Yellow30 (CAS3321-10-4),Solvent Red 164 (CAS70956-30-8), and Disperse Blue 146 (CAS88650-91-3),and the like.

In 100% by weight of the colored layer containing the coloring agent(the first layer, the second layer, or the third layer), the content ofthe coloring agent is preferably 0.0001% by weight or more, morepreferably 0.0003% by weight or more, further preferably 0.0005% byweight or more, especially preferably 0.0008% by weight or more. In 100%by weight of the colored layer containing the coloring agent (the firstlayer, the second layer or the third layer), the content of the coloringagent is preferably 3% by weight or less, more preferably 21% by weightor less, further preferably 1% by weight or less, especially preferably0.5% by weight or less. When the content of the coloring agent is theabove lower limit or more and the above upper limit or less, it ispossible to color favorably, and further enhance the heat shieldingproperty.

(Metal Salt)

It is preferred that the interlayer film contain at least one kind ofmetal salt (hereinafter, sometimes described as Metal salt M) amongalkali metal salts and alkaline earth metal salts. It is preferred thatthe first layer (including a single-layered interlayer film) contain theMetal salt M. It is preferred that the second layer contain the Metalsalt M. It is preferred that the third layer contain the Metal salt M.The alkali earth metal means six metals of Be, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, and Ra.Use of the Metal salt M makes it easy to control the adhesivity betweenthe interlayer film and a lamination glass member such as a glass plateor the adhesivity between layers in the interlayer film. One kind of theMetal salt M may be used alone, and two or more kinds thereof may beused in combination.

It is preferred that the Metal salt M contain at least one kind of metalselected from the group consisting of Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, Mg, Ca, Sr andBa. It is preferred that the metal salt contained in the interlayer filmcontain at least one kind of metal between K and Mg.

Moreover, it is more preferred that the Metal salt M be an alkali metalsalt of an organic acid with 2 to 16 carbon atoms or an alkaline earthmetal salt of an organic acid with 2 to 16 carbon atoms, and it isfurther preferred that the Metal salt M be a magnesium carboxylate with2 to 16 carbon atoms or a potassium carboxylate with 2 to 16 carbonatoms.

Examples of the magnesium carboxylate with 2 to 16 carbon atoms and thepotassium carboxylate with 2 to 16 carbon atoms include magnesiumacetate, potassium acetate, magnesium propionate, potassium propionate,magnesium 2-ethylbutyrate, potassium 2-ethylbutanoate, magnesium2-ethylhexanoate, potassium 2-ethylhexanoate, and the like.

The total of the contents of Mg and K in a layer containing the Metalsalt M (the first layer, the second layer or the third layer) ispreferably 5 ppm or more, more preferably 10 ppm or more, furtherpreferably 20 ppm or more, preferably 300 ppm or less, more preferably250 ppm or less and further preferably 200 ppm or less. When the totalof the contents of Mg and K is the above lower limit or more and theabove upper limit or less, the adhesivity between the interlayer filmand a glass plate or the adhesivity between layers in the interlayerfilm can be controlled more favorably.

(Ultraviolet Ray Screening Agent)

It is preferred that the interlayer film contain an ultraviolet rayscreening agent. It is preferred that the first layer (including asingle-layered interlayer film) contain a ultraviolet ray screeningagent. It is preferred that the second layer contain an ultraviolet rayscreening agent. It is preferred that the third layer contain anultraviolet ray screening agent. By the use of an ultraviolet rayscreening agent, even when the interlayer film and the laminated glassare used for a long period of time, the visible light transmittancebecomes further hard to be lowered. One kind of the ultraviolet rayscreening agent may be used alone, and two or more kinds thereof may beused in combination.

Examples of the ultraviolet ray screening agent include an ultravioletray absorber. It is preferred that the ultraviolet ray screening agentbe an ultraviolet ray absorber.

Examples of the ultraviolet ray screening agent include an ultravioletray screening agent containing a metal atom, an ultraviolet rayscreening agent containing a metal oxide, an ultraviolet ray screeningagent having a benzotriazole structure (a benzotriazole compound), anultraviolet ray screening agent having a benzophenone structure (abenzophenone compound), an ultraviolet ray screening agent having atriazine structure (a triazine compound), an ultraviolet ray screeningagent having a malonic acid ester structure (a malonic acid estercompound), an ultraviolet ray screening agent having an oxanilidestructure (an oxanilide compound), an ultraviolet ray screening agenthaving a benzoate structure (a benzoate compound), and the like.

Examples of the ultraviolet ray screening agent containing a metal atominclude platinum particles, particles in which the surface of platinumparticles is coated with silica, palladium particles, particles in whichthe surface of palladium particles is coated with silica, and the like.It is preferred that the ultraviolet ray screening agent not be heatshielding particles.

The ultraviolet ray screening agent is preferably an ultraviolet rayscreening agent having a benzotriazole structure, an ultraviolet rayscreening agent having a benzophenone structure, an ultraviolet rayscreening agent having a triazine structure, or an ultraviolet rayscreening agent having a benzoate structure. The ultraviolet rayscreening agent is more preferably an ultraviolet ray screening agenthaving a benzotriazole structure or an ultraviolet ray screening agenthaving a benzophenone structure, and is further preferably anultraviolet ray screening agent having a benzotriazole structure.

Examples of the ultraviolet ray screening agent containing a metal oxideinclude zinc oxide, titanium oxide, cerium oxide, and the like.Furthermore, with regard to the ultraviolet ray screening agentcontaining a metal oxide, the surface thereof may be coated with anymaterial. Examples of the coating material for the surface of theultraviolet ray screening agent containing a metal oxide include aninsulating metal oxide, a hydrolyzable organosilicon compound, asilicone compound, and the like.

Examples of the insulating metal oxide include silica, alumina,zirconia, and the like. For example, the insulating metal oxide has aband-gap energy of 5.0 eV or more.

Examples of the ultraviolet ray screening agent having a benzotriazolestructure include 2-(2′-hydroxy-5′-methylphenyl)benzotriazole (“TinuvinP” available from BASF Japan Ltd.),2-(2′-hydroxy-3′,5′-di-t-butylphenyl)benzotriazole (“Tinuvin 320”available from BASF Japan Ltd.),2-(2′-hydroxy-3′-t-butyl-5-methylphenyl)-5-chlorobenzotriazole (“Tinuvin326” available from BASF Japan Ltd.),2-(2′-hydroxy-3′,5′-di-amylphenyl)benzotriazole (“Tinuvin 328” availablefrom BASF Japan Ltd.), and the like. It is preferred that theultraviolet ray screening agent be an ultraviolet ray screening agenthaving a benzotriazole structure containing a halogen atom, and it ismore preferred that the ultraviolet ray screening agent be anultraviolet ray screening agent having a benzotriazole structurecontaining a chlorine atom, because those are excellent in ultravioletray screening performance.

Examples of the ultraviolet ray screening agent having a benzophenonestructure include octabenzone (“Chimassorb 81” available from BASF JapanLtd.), and the like.

Examples of the ultraviolet ray screening agent having a triazinestructure include “LA-F70” available from ADEKA CORPORATION,2-(4,6-diphenyl-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)-5-[(hexyl)oxy]-phenol (“Tinuvin1577FF” available from BASF Japan Ltd.), and the like.

Examples of the ultraviolet ray screening agent having a malonic acidester structure include dimethyl 2-(p-methoxybenzylidene)malonate,tetraethyl-2,2-(1,4-phenylenedimethylidene)bismalonate,2-(p-methoxybenzylidene)-bis(1,2,2,6,6-pentamethyl-4-piperidinyl)malonate,and the like.

Examples of a commercial product of the ultraviolet ray screening agenthaving a malonic acid ester structure include Hostavin B-CAP, HostavinPR-25 and Hostavin PR-31 (any of these is available from Clariant JapanK. K.).

Examples of the ultraviolet ray screening agent having an oxanilidestructure include a kind of oxalic acid diamide having a substitutedaryl group and the like on the nitrogen atom such asN-(2-ethylphenyl)-N′-(2-ethoxy-5-t-butylphenyl)oxalic acid diamide,N-(2-ethylphenyl)-N′-(2-ethoxy-phenyl)oxalic acid diamide and2-ethyl-2′-ethoxy-oxalanilide (“Sanduvor VSU” available from ClariantJapan K. K.).

Examples of the ultraviolet ray screening agent having a benzoatestructure include2,4-di-tert-butylphenyl-3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxybenzoate (“Tinuvin120” available from BASF Japan Ltd.), and the like.

In 100%: by weight of the layer containing the ultraviolet ray screeningagent (the first layer, the second layer, or the third layer), thecontent of the ultraviolet ray screening agent is preferably 0.1% byweight or more, more preferably 0.2% by weight or more, furtherpreferably by weight or more, especially preferably 0.5% by weight ormore. In 100% by weight of the layer containing the ultraviolet rayscreening agent (the first layer, the second layer, or the third layer),the content of the ultraviolet ray screening agent is preferably 2.5% byweight or less, more preferably 2% by weight or less, further preferablyby weight or less, especially preferably 0.8% by weight or less. Whenthe content of the ultraviolet ray screening agent is the above lowerlimit or more and the above upper limit or less, deterioration invisible light transmittance after a lapse of a period of time can befurther suppressed. In particular, by setting the content of theultraviolet ray screening agent to be 0.2%, by weight or more in 100% byweight of the layer containing the ultraviolet ray screening agent, withregard to the interlayer film and laminated glass, the lowering invisible light transmittance thereof after a lapse of a period of timecan be significantly suppressed.

(Oxidation Inhibitor)

It is preferred that the interlayer film contain an oxidation inhibitor.It is preferred that the first layer (including a single-layeredinterlayer film) contain an oxidation inhibitor. It is preferred thatthe second layer contain an oxidation inhibitor. It is preferred thatthe third layer contain an oxidation inhibitor. One kind of theoxidation inhibitor may be used alone, and two or more kinds thereof maybe used in combination.

Examples of the oxidation inhibitor include a phenol-based oxidationinhibitor, a sulfur-based oxidation inhibitor, a phosphorus-basedoxidation inhibitor, and the like. The phenol-based oxidation inhibitoris an oxidation inhibitor having a phenol skeleton. The sulfur-basedoxidation inhibitor is an oxidation inhibitor containing a sulfur atom.The phosphorus-based oxidation inhibitor is an oxidation inhibitorcontaining a phosphorus atom.

It is preferred that the oxidation inhibitor be a phenol-based oxidationinhibitor or a phosphorus-based oxidation inhibitor.

Examples of the phenol-based oxidation inhibitor include2,6-di-t-butyl-p-cresol (BHT), butyl hydroxyanisole (BHA),2,6-di-t-butyl-4-ethylphenol, stearylβ-(3,5-di-t-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)propionate,2,2′-methylenebis-(4-methyl-6-butylphenol),2,2′-methylenebis-(4-ethyl-6-t-butylphenol),4,4′-butylidene-bis-(3-methyl-6-t-butylphenol),1,1,3-tris-(2-methyl-hydroxy-5-t-butylphenyl)butane, tetrakis[methylene-3-(3′, 5′-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)propionate]methane,1,3,3-tris-(2-methyl-4-hydroxy-5-t-butylphenol)butane,1,3,5-trimethyl-2,4,6-tris(3,5-di-t-butyl-4-hydroxybenzyl)benzene,bis(3,3′-t-butylphenol)butyric acid glycol ester,bis(3-t-butyl-4-hydroxy-5-methylbenzenepropanoicacid)ethylenebis(oxyethylene), and the like. One kind or two or morekinds among these oxidation inhibitors are preferably used.

Examples of the phosphorus-based oxidation inhibitor include tridecylphosphite, tris(tridecyl) phosphite, triphenyl phosphite, trinonylphenylphosphite, bis(tridecyl)pentaerithritol diphosphite,bis(decyl)pentaerithritol diphosphite, tris(2,4-di-t-butylphenyl)phosphite, bis(2,4-di-t-butyl-6-methylphenyl)ethyl ester phosphorousacid,2,2′-methylenebis(4,6-di-t-butyl-1-phenyloxy)(2-ethylhexyloxy)phosphorus,and the like. One kind or two or more kinds among these oxidationinhibitors are preferably used.

Examples of a commercial product of the oxidation inhibitor include“IRGANOX 245” available from BASF Japan Ltd., “IRGAFOS 168” availablefrom BASF Japan Ltd., “IRGAFOS 38” available from BASF Japan Ltd.,“Sumilizer BHT” available from Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd., “H-BHT”available from Sakai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., “IRGANOX 1010”available from BASF Japan Ltd., and the like.

For maintaining high visible light transmittance of the interlayer filmand the laminated glass over a long period of time, it is preferred thatthe content of the oxidation inhibitor be 0.1% by weight or more in 100%by weight of the layer containing the oxidation inhibitor (the firstlayer, the second layer or the third layer). Moreover, since an effectcommensurate with the addition of an oxidation inhibitor is notattained, it is preferred that the content of the oxidation inhibitor be2% by weight or less in 100% by weight of the layer containing theoxidation inhibitor.

(Other Ingredients)

Each of the interlayer film, the first layer, the second layer, and thethird layer may contain additives such as a coupling agent, a dispersingagent, a surfactant, a flame retardant, an antistatic agent, anadhesivity adjusting agent other than metal salt, a moisture-resistanceagent, a fluorescent brightening agent, and an infrared ray absorber, asnecessary. One kind of these additives may be used alone, and two ormore kinds thereof may be used in combination.

(Infrared Reflective Layer)

The interlayer film may include an Infrared reflective layer. Theinfrared reflective layer is a layer reflecting

infrared rays. The infrared reflective layer is not particularly limitedas long as it has the property of reflecting infrared rays.

The infrared reflective layer may be arranged between the first layerand the second layer, or between the first layer and the third layer.Also, the second layer or the third layer may be an infrared reflectivelayer.

The infrared reflective layer may be arranged on a surface side oppositeto the first layer of the second layer, or may be arranged on a surfaceside opposite to the first layer of the third layer. In this case, inthe interlayer film, a fourth layer may be arranged on a surface sideopposite to the second layer of the infrared reflective layer, or thefourth layer may be arranged on a surface side opposite to the thirdlayer of the infrared reflective layer.

Examples of the infrared reflective layer include a resin film withmetal foil, a multilayer laminate film in which a metal layer and adielectric layer are formed on a resin layer, a film containinggraphite, a multilayer resin film, and a liquid crystal film. Thesefilms have the property of reflecting infrared rays.

It is preferred that the infrared reflective layer be a resin film withmetal foil, a film containing graphite, a multilayer resin film, or aliquid crystal film, and it is more preferred that the infraredreflective layer be a resin film with metal foil, a multilayer resinfilm, or a liquid crystal film. These films are significantly excellentin the infrared reflecting property. Therefore, by using these films, itis possible to obtain a laminated glass having still higher heatshielding property, and capable of keeping the high visible lighttransmittance for a still longer term.

It is further preferred that the infrared reflective layer be amultilayer resin film or a liquid crystal film. Since these films cantransmit electromagnetic waves compared with a resin film with metalfoil, laminated glass can be used without interfering with the use of anelectronic device in a vehicle.

The resin film with metal foil includes a resin film, and a metal foillayered on the outer surface of the resin film. Examples of the materialof the resin film include a polyethylene terephthalate resin, apolyethylene naphthalate resin, a polyvinyl acetal resin, anethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer resin, an ethylene-acrylic acidcopolymer resin, a polyurethane resin, a polyvinyl alcohol resin, apolyolefin resin, a polyvinyl chloride resin, and a polyimide resin.Examples of the material of the metal foil include aluminum, copper,silver, gold, palladium, and alloys containing these metals.

The multilayer laminate film in which a metal layer and a dielectriclayer are formed on a resin layer is a multilayer laminate film in whichany number of layers of the metal layer and the dielectric layer arealternately layered. In the multilayer laminate film in which a metallayer and a dielectric layer are formed on a resin layer, it ispreferred that all of the metal layers and the dielectric layers belayered alternately, however, there may be a structural part in which ametal layer and a dielectric layer are not layered alternately asexemplified by metal layer/dielectric layer/metal layer/dielectriclayer/metal layer/metal layer/dielectric layer/metal layer.

As the material of the resin layer (resin film) in the multilayerlaminate film, those exemplified as the material of the resin film inthe resin film with metal foil can be exemplified. Examples of thematerial of the resin layer (resin film) in the multilayer laminate filminclude polyethylene, polypropylene, polylactic acid,poly(4-methylpentene-1), polyvinylidene fluoride, cyclic polyolefin,polymethyl methacrylate, polyvinyl chloride, polyvinyl alcohol,polyamide such as nylon 6, 11, 12, 66 and the like, polystyrene,polycarbonate, polyethylene terephthalate, polyethylene naphthalate,polyester, polyphenylene sulfide, and polyether imide. As the materialof the metal layer in the multilayer laminate film, those exemplified asthe material of the metal foil in the resin film with metal foil can beexemplified. A coating layer of metal or a mixed oxide of metal can begiven to the both faces or either face of the metal layer. Examples ofthe material of the coating layer include ZnO, Al₂O₃, Ga₂O₃, InO₃, MgO,Ti, NiCr and Cu.

Examples of the dielectric layer in the multilayer laminate film includeindium oxide.

The multilayer resin film is a laminate film in which a plurality ofresin films are layered. As the material of the multilayer resin film,those exemplified as the material of the resin layer (resin film) in themultilayer laminate film can be exemplified. The number of layered resinfilms in the multilayer resin film is 2 or more, and may be 3 or more,and may be 5 or more. The number of layered resin films in themultilayer resin film may be 1000 or less, and may be 100 or less, andmay be 50 or less.

The multilayer resin film may be a multilayer resin film in which anynumber of layers of two or more kinds of thermoplastic resin filmshaving different optical properties (refractive index) are layeredalternately or randomly. Such a multilayer resin film is so configuredthat a desired infrared reflecting property is obtained.

As the liquid crystal film, a film in which any number of layers ofcholesteric liquid crystal layers that reflect the light of desiredwavelength are layered can be recited. Such a liquid crystal film is soconfigured that desired infrared reflecting property is obtained.

The laminate of the infrared reflective layer and the second laminationglass member may be a second lamination glass member with metal foil. Inthis case, the metal foil functions as the infrared reflective layer.

For excellent performance of reflecting infrared rays, it is preferredthat the infrared reflective layer have such a property that theinfrared transmittance is 40% or less at 25 at least one wavelengthwithin the range of 800 nm to 2000 nm. The infrared transmittance of theinfrared reflective layer used in the later-described example satisfiesthe aforementioned preferred requirement. At at least one wavelengthwithin the range of 800 nm to 2000 nm, the infrared transmittance ismore preferably 30% or less, and further preferably 207; or less.

Transmittance at each wavelength within the wavelength range of 800 nmto 2000 nm of the infrared reflective layer is specifically measured inthe following manner. A single infrared reflective layer is prepared.Spectral transmittance at each wavelength within the wavelength of 800nm to 2000 nm of the infrared reflective layer is obtained by using aspectrophotometer (“U-4100” available from Hitachi High-TechCorporation) in accordance with JIS 83106:1998.

From the viewpoint of effectively enhancing the heat shielding propertyof the laminated glass, the infrared reflectance at a wavelength of 800nm to 1200 nm of the infrared reflective layer is preferably 20%: ormore, more preferably 22% or more, and further preferably 25% or more.

The infrared reflectance at a wavelength of 800 nm to 1200 nm of theinfrared reflective layer is specifically measured in the followingmanner. Reflectance at each wavelength within the wavelength of 800 nmto 1200 nm of the infrared reflective layer is obtained by using aspectrophotometer (“U-4100” available from Hitachi High-TechCorporation) in accordance with JIS R3106:1998. Of the values ofreflectance at each wavelength, it is preferred that the lowest value ofreflectance be the above lower limit or more.

From the viewpoint of effectively enhancing the transparency of thelaminated glass, the visible light transmittance at a wavelength of 380nm to 780 nm of the infrared reflective layer is preferably 20% or more,more preferably 50% or more, and further preferably 70: or more.

The visible light transmittance is measured at a wavelength ranging from380 nm to 780 nm by using a spectrophotometer (“U-4100” available fromHitachi High-Tech Corporation) in accordance with JIS R3211:1998.

(Other Details of Interlayer Film for Laminated Glass)

The thickness of the interlayer film is not particularly limited. Fromthe viewpoint of the practical aspect and the viewpoint of sufficientlyenhancing the penetration resistance and the flexural rigidity oflaminated glass, an average thickness of the interlayer film ispreferably 0.1 mm or more, more preferably 0.25 mm or more, and ispreferably 3 mm or less, more preferably 1.5 mm or less. When theaverage thickness of the interlayer film is the above lower limit ormore, the penetration resistance and the flexural rigidity of laminatedglass are further enhanced. When the average thickness of the interlayerfilm is the above upper limit or less, the transparency of theinterlayer film is further improved.

An average thickness of the interlayer film is designated as T. Theaverage thickness of the first layer is preferably 0.035T or more, morepreferably 0.0625T or more, further preferably 0.1T or more and ispreferably 0.4T or less, more preferably 0.375T or less, furtherpreferably 0.25T or less, especially preferably 0.15T or less. When theaverage thickness of the first layer is 0.4T or less, the flexuralrigidity is further improved. Also, when the average thickness of thefirst layer is the above lower limit or more and the above upper limitor less, the absolute value of difference and the secondary resonancefrequency can be easily controlled within the preferred ranges, so thatthe effect of the present invention can be exerted more effectively.

The average thickness of each of the second layer and the third layer ispreferably 0.3T or more, more preferably 0.3125T or more, furtherpreferably 0.375T or more and is preferably 0.97T or less, morepreferably 0.9375T or less, further preferably 0.9T or less. The averagethickness of each of the second layer and the third layer may be0.46875T or less, and may be 0.45T or less. When the average thicknessof each of the second layer and the third layer is the above lower limitor more and the above upper limit or less, the flexural rigidity of thelaminated glass are further enhanced. Also, when the average thicknessof each of the second layer and the third layer is the above lower limitor more and the above upper limit or less, the absolute value ofdifference and the secondary resonance frequency can be easilycontrolled within the preferred ranges, so that the effect of thepresent invention can be exerted more effectively.

A total of the average thickness of the second layer and the averagethickness of the third layer is preferably 0.625T or more, morepreferably 0.75T or more, further preferably 0.85T or more and ispreferably 0.97T or less, more preferably 0.9375T or less, furtherpreferably 0.9T or less. When the total is the above lower limit or moreand the above upper limit or less, the flexural rigidity of thelaminated glass are further enhanced. Also, when the total is the abovelower limit or more and the above upper limit or less, the absolutevalue of difference and the secondary resonance frequency can be easilycontrolled within the preferred ranges, so that the effect of thepresent invention can be exerted more effectively.

The interlayer film has one end and the other end being at the oppositeside of the one end. The one end and the other end are end parts of bothsides facing each other in the interlayer film. The interlayer film maybe an interlayer film having a uniform thickness, or may be aninterlayer film having varying thickness. The interlayer film may be aninterlayer film in which the thickness of the one end and the thicknessof the other end are the same, or may be an interlayer film in which thethickness of the other end is larger than the thickness of the one end.The sectional shape of the interlayer film may be a rectangular shape ormay be a wedge-like shape.

A distance between one end and the other end of the interlayer film isdefined as L. It is preferred that the interlayer film have a minimumthickness in a region from the position of 0L to the position of 0.4 Lfrom the one end toward the other end, and have a maximum thickness in aregion from the position of 0L to the position of 0.4 L from the otherend toward the one end. It is more preferred that the interlayer filmhave a minimum thickness in a region from the position of 0L to theposition of 0.3 L from the one end toward the other end, and have amaximum thickness in a region from the position of 0L to the position of0.3 L from the other end toward the one end. It is still more preferredthat the interlayer film have a minimum thickness in a region from theposition of 0L to the position of 0.2 L from the one end toward theother end, and have a maximum thickness in a region from the position of0L to the position of 0.2 L from the other end toward the one end. It isfurther preferred that the interlayer film have a minimum thickness in aregion from the position of 0L to the position of 0.1 L from the one endtoward the other end, and have a maximum thickness in a region from theposition of 0L to the position of 0.1 L from the other end toward theone end. It is especially preferred that the interlayer film have aminimum thickness at the one end and have a maximum thickness at theother end.

The interlayer film may have a uniform-thickness part. Theuniform-thickness part means that the variation in thickness does notexceed 10 μm per a distance range of 10 cm in the direction connectingthe one end and the other end of the interlayer film. Therefore, theuniform-thickness part refers to the part where the variation inthickness does not exceed 10 μm per a distance range of 10 cm in thedirection connecting the one end and the other end of the interlayerfilm. To be more specific, the uniform-thickness part refers to the partwhere the thickness does not vary at all in the direction connecting theone end and the other end of the interlayer film, or the thicknessvaries by 10 μm or less per a distance range of 10 cm in the directionconnecting the one end and the other end of the interlayer film.

The maximum thickness of the interlayer film is preferably 0.1 mm ormore, more preferably 0.25 mm or more, further preferably 0.5 mm ormore, especially preferably 0.8 mm or more and is preferably 3.8 mm orless, more preferably 2 mm or less, further preferably 1.5 mm or less.

The distance L between one end and the other end of the interlayer filmis preferably 3 m or less, more preferably 2 m or less, especiallypreferably 1.5 m or less, and preferably 0.5 m or more, more preferably0.8 m or more, and especially preferably 1 m or more.

The interlayer film may be wound to be formed into a roll body of theinterlayer film. The roll body may include a winding core and aninterlayer film wound on the outer periphery of the winding core.

The production method of the interlayer film according to the presentinvention is not particularly limited. In the case of a single-layeredinterlayer film, examples of the production method of the interlayerfilm according to the present invention include a method of extruding aresin composition with an extruder. As a method for producing theinterlayer film according to the present invention, a method ofseparately forming resin compositions used for constituting respectivelayers into respective layers, and then layering the obtained layers,and a method of coextruding resin compositions used for constitutingrespective layers with an extruder to layer the layers can be recited inthe case of a multi-layered interlayer film. A production method ofextrusion-molding is preferred because the method is suitable forcontinuous production.

For the reason of excellent production efficiency of the interlayerfilm, it is preferred that the second layer and the third layer containthe same polyvinyl acetal resin.

For the reason of excellent production efficiency of the interlayerfilm, it is more preferred that the second layer and the third layercontain the same polyvinyl acetal resin and the same plasticizer. Forthe reason of excellent production efficiency of the interlayer film, itis further preferred that the second layer and the third layer be formedof the same resin composition.

It is preferred that the interlayer film have protrusions and recesseson at least one surface of the surfaces of both sides. It is morepreferred that the interlayer film have protrusions and recesses onsurfaces of both sides. Examples of the method for forming theprotrusions and recesses include, but are not particularly limited to, alip emboss method, an emboss roll method, a calendar roll method, aprofile extrusion method, and the like. The emboss roll method ispreferred because a large number of embosses of the protrusions andrecesses, which is a quantitatively constant protrusion and recesspattern, can be formed.

(Laminated Glass)

The laminated glass according to the present invention includes a firstlamination glass member, a second lamination glass member and theaforementioned interlayer film for laminated glass. In the laminatedglass according to the present invention, the above-described interlayerfilm for laminated glass is arranged between the first lamination glassmember and the second lamination glass member.

The laminated glass according to the present invention includes a firstlamination glass member, a second lamination glass member and aninterlayer film for laminated glass having a one-layer structure or atwo or more-layer structure. In the laminated glass according to thepresent invention, the above-mentioned interlayer film for laminatedglass is arranged between the first lamination glass member and thesecond lamination glass member. In the laminated glass according to thepresent invention, it is preferred that an absolute value of differencebetween the secondary resonance frequency of the laminated glass beforeirradiation with xenon light and the secondary resonance frequency ofthe laminated glass after irradiation with xenon light determined by thefollowing xenon light irradiation test be 70 Hz or less. It is preferredthat the laminated glass according to the present invention have a lossfactor at 20° C. of 0.24 or more, and a solar transmittance of 50% orless.

Xenon light irradiation test: a secondary resonance frequency at 20° C.of a laminated glass is determined by the central exciting method inaccordance with ISO16940. The laminated glass is irradiated with xenonlight of 190 W/m² for 20 minutes under the condition of 20° C. Asecondary resonance frequency of the laminated glass after irradiationwith xenon light is determined by the central exciting method inaccordance with ISO16940. An absolute value of difference between thesecondary resonance frequency of the laminated glass before irradiationwith xenon light and the secondary resonance frequency of the laminatedglass after irradiation with xenon light is calculated.

In the xenon light irradiation test of the laminated glass, morespecifically, the measurement is conducted in the following manner.

(1) A secondary resonance frequency at 20° C. of the laminated glass isdetermined by the central exciting method in accordance with ISO16940.

(2) The laminated glass is irradiated with xenon light of 190 W/m² for20 minutes under a calm condition of 20° C. As an apparatus for emittingxenon light, a solar simulator apparatus (for example, “HAL-320”available from Asahi Spectra Co., Ltd.) and the like can be recited. Asan apparatus for measuring illuminance, an illuminometer (for example,“KEYSIGHT U1252B, sensor EKO Pyranometer ML-01” available from KeysightTechnologies) and the like are recited. The distance between theprincipal plane of laminated glass and a light source (xenon lamp or thelike) is not particularly limited as long as the arrangement gives anilluminance of 190 W/m².

(3) A secondary resonance frequency of the laminated glass afterirradiation with xenon light is determined by the central excitingmethod in accordance with ISO16940. At this time, the secondaryresonance frequency is determined within 2 minutes (preferably within 1minute) after xenon light irradiation.

(4) An absolute value of difference between the secondary resonancefrequency of the laminated glass before irradiation with xenon lightdetermined in the above (1) and the secondary resonance frequency of thelaminated glass after irradiation with xenon light determined in theabove (3) is calculated.

Since the laminated glass according to the present invention is providedwith the above configuration, it is possible to suppress the change insound insulating property in a relatively high temperature region.

An absolute value of difference between the secondary resonancefrequency of the laminated glass before irradiation with xenon light andthe secondary resonance frequency of the laminated glass afterirradiation with xenon light is preferably 1 Hz or more, more preferably20 Hz or more, and is preferably 65 Hz or less, more preferably 45 Hz orless, further preferably 33 Hz or less. When the absolute value of thedifference is the above lower limit or more and the above upper limit orless, it is possible to exert the effect of the present invention moreeffectively.

From the viewpoint of exerting the effect of the present invention moreeffectively, a secondary resonance frequency at 20° C. of the laminatedglass before irradiation with xenon light is preferably 530 Hz or more,more preferably 560 Hz or more, and is preferably 680 Hz or less, morepreferably 640 Hz or less, further preferably 599 Hz or less.

From the viewpoint of exerting the effect of the present invention moreeffectively, a secondary resonance frequency of the laminated glassafter irradiation with xenon light is preferably 500 Hz or more, morepreferably 530 Hz or more, and is preferably 600 Hz or less, morepreferably 565 Hz or less.

From the viewpoint of exerting the effect of the present inventionfurther effectively, the loss factor at 20° C. of the laminated glass ispreferably 0.26 or more, and is preferably 0.5 or less, more preferably0.4 or less.

The loss factor at 20° C. of the laminated glass is measured by thecentral exciting method in accordance with ISO16940.

From the viewpoint of exerting the effect of the present invention moreeffectively and further enhancing the heat shielding property, the solartransmittance of the laminated glass is preferably 10% or more, morepreferably 15% or more, and is preferably 48% or less, more preferably44% or less.

The solar transmittance of the laminated glass is measured in accordancewith JIS R3106:1998 using a spectrophotometer (for example, “U-4100”available from Hitachi High-Tech Corporation).

FIG. 3 is a sectional view schematically showing an example of laminatedglass prepared with the interlayer film for laminated glass shown inFIG. 1.

A laminated glass 31 shown in FIG. 3 includes a first lamination glassmember 21, a second lamination glass member 22 and the interlayer film11. The interlayer film 11 is arranged between the first laminationglass member 21 and the second lamination glass member 22 to besandwiched therebetween.

The first lamination glass member 21 is layered on a first surface 11 aof the interlayer film 11. The second lamination glass member 22 islayered on a second surface 11 b opposite to the first surface 11 a ofthe interlayer film 11. The first lamination glass member 21 is layeredon an outer surface 2 a of the second layer 2. The second laminationglass member 22 is layered on an outer surface 3 a of the third layer 3.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view schematically showing an example of laminatedglass prepared with the interlayer film for laminated glass shown inFIG. 2.

A laminated glass 31A shown in FIG. 4 includes the first laminationglass member 21, the second lamination glass member 22 and theinterlayer film 11A. The interlayer film 11A is arranged between thefirst lamination glass member 21 and the second lamination glass member22 to be sandwiched therebetween.

The first lamination glass member 21 is layered on the first surface 11a of the interlayer film 11A. The second lamination glass member 22 islayered on the second surface 11 b opposite to the first surface 11 a ofthe interlayer film 11A.

As described above, the laminated glass according to the presentinvention includes a first lamination glass member, a second laminationglass member, and an interlayer film, and the interlayer film is theinterlayer film for laminated glass according to the present invention.In the laminated glass according to the present invention, theabove-mentioned interlayer film is arranged between the first laminationglass member and the second lamination glass member.

It is preferred that the first lamination glass member be the firstglass plate. It is preferred that the second lamination glass member bethe second glass plate.

Examples of the first and second lamination glass members include aglass plate, a PET (polyethylene terephthalate) film, and the like. Asthe laminated glass, laminated glass in which an interlayer film issandwiched between a glass plate and a PET film or the like, as well aslaminated glass in which an interlayer film is sandwiched between twoglass plates, is included. The laminated glass is a laminate providedwith a glass plate, and it is preferred that at least one glass plate beused. It is preferred that each of the first and second lamination glassmembers be a glass plate or a PET (polyethylene terephthalate) film andthe laminated glass include at least one glass plate as the first andsecond lamination glass members. It is especially preferred that both ofthe first and second lamination glass members be glass plates.

Examples of the glass plate include a sheet of inorganic glass and asheet of organic glass. Examples of the inorganic glass include floatplate glass, heat ray absorbing plate glass, heat ray reflecting plateglass, polished plate glass, figured glass, wired plate glass, greenglass, and the like. The organic glass is synthetic resin glasssubstituted for inorganic glass. Examples of the organic glass include apolycarbonate plate, a poly(meth)acrylic resin plate, and the like.Examples of the poly(meth)acrylic resin plate include a polymethyl(meth)acrylate plate, and the like.

It is preferred that each of the first lamination glass member and thesecond lamination glass member be green glass or heat ray absorbingplate glass. The first lamination glass member is preferably green glassor a heat ray absorbing plate glass, more preferably green glass becausethe heat ray absorbing plate glass is high in infrared transmittance,and provides the laminated glass with higher heat shielding property.The second lamination glass member is preferably green glass or a heatray absorbing plate glass, more preferably green glass because the heatray absorbing plate glass is low in infrared transmittance, and providesthe laminated glass with higher heat shielding property. It is preferredthat the first lamination glass member be clear glass, and the secondlamination glass member be heat ray absorbing plate glass. The heat-rayabsorbing plate glass is heat ray absorbing plate glass conforming toJIS R3208.

The thicknesses of each of the first lamination glass member and thesecond lamination glass member is preferably 1 mm or more, and ispreferably 5 mm or less, and more preferably 3 mm or less. Moreover,when the first, second lamination glass members are glass plates, thethickness of the glass plate is preferably 0.5 mm or more, morepreferably 0.7 mm or more, preferably 5 mm or less and more preferably 3mm or less. When the first, second lamination glass members are PETfilms, the thickness of the PET film is preferably 0.03 mm or more andis preferably 0.5 mm or less.

The method for producing the laminated glass is not particularlylimited. For example, the interlayer film is sandwiched between thefirst lamination glass member and the second lamination glass member,and then, passed through pressure rolls or subjected to decompressionsuction in a rubber bag, so that the air remaining between the first andthe second lamination glass members and the interlayer film is removed.Afterward, the members are preliminarily bonded together at about 70° C.to 110° C. to obtain a laminate. Next, by putting the laminate into anautoclave or by pressing the laminate, the members are press-bondedtogether at about 120° C. to 150° C. and under a pressure of 1 MPa to1.5 MPa. In this way, laminated glass can be obtained. At the time ofproducing the laminated glass, layers in the interlayer film may belayered.

Each of the interlayer film and the laminated glass can be used forautomobiles, railway vehicles, aircraft, ships, buildings and the like.Each of the interlayer film and the laminated glass can also be used forapplications other than these applications. It is preferred that theinterlayer film and the laminated glass be an interlayer film andlaminated glass for vehicles or for buildings respectively, and it ismore preferred that the interlayer film and the laminated glass be aninterlayer film and laminated glass for vehicles respectively. Each ofthe interlayer film and the laminated glass can be used for awindshield, side glass, rear glass or roof glass of an automobile, andthe like. The interlayer film and the laminated glass are suitably usedfor automobiles. The interlayer film is used for obtaining laminatedglass of an automobile.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in more detail withreference to examples and comparative examples. The present invention isnot limited only to these examples.

In polyvinyl acetal resins used, n-butyraldehyde which has 4 carbonatoms is used for the acetalization. With regard to the polyvinyl acetalresin, the acetalization degree (the butyralization degree), theacetylation degree and the content of the hydroxyl group were measuredby a method in accordance with JIS K6728 “Testing methods for polyvinylbutyral”. In this connection, even in the cases of being measuredaccording to ASTM D1396-92, numerical values similar to those obtainedby a method in accordance with JIS K6728 “Testing methods for polyvinylbutyral” were exhibited.

The following materials were prepared.

(Thermoplastic Resin)

Polyvinyl acetal resin 1 (polyvinyl butyral resin (PVB1), the averagepolymerization degree of 3000, the content of the hydroxyl group of 17%by mole, the acetylation degree of 12% by mole, the acetalization degree(the butyralization degree) of 71% by mole))

Polyvinyl acetal resin 2 (polyvinyl butyral resin (PV82), the averagepolymerization degree of 3000, the content of the hydroxyl group of 18%by mole, the acetylation degree of 8% by mole, the acetalization degree(the butyralization degree) of 74% by mole))

Polyvinyl acetal resin 3 (polyvinyl butyral resin (PVB3), the averagepolymerization degree of 3000, the content of the hydroxyl group of 15%by mole, the acetylation degree of 1: by mole, the acetalization degree(the butyralization degree) of 80% by mole))

Polyvinyl acetal resin 4 (polyvinyl butyral resin (PVB4), the averagepolymerization degree of 3000, the content of the hydroxyl group of 15%by mole, the acetylation degree of 16% by mole, the acetalization degree(the butyralization degree) of 69% by mole))

Polyvinyl acetal resin 5 (polyvinyl butyral resin (PVB5), the averagepolymerization degree of 3000, the content of the hydroxyl group of 18%by mole, the acetylation degree of 16% by mole, the acetalization degree(the butyralization degree) of 66% by mole))

Polyvinyl acetal resin 6 (polyvinyl butyral resin (PVB6), the averagepolymerization degree of 1700, the content of the hydroxyl group of 30%by mole, the acetylation degree of 1% by mole, the acetalization degree(the butyralization degree) of 69% by mole))

Polyvinyl acetal resin 7 (polyvinyl butyral resin (PVB7), the averagepolymerization degree of 1700, the content of the hydroxyl group of 31%by mole, the acetylation degree of 1% by mole, the acetalization degree(the butyralization degree) of 68% by mole))

Polyvinyl acetal resin 8 (polyvinyl butyral resin (PVB8), the averagepolymerization degree of 1700, the content of the hydroxyl group of 29%by mole, the acetylation degree of 1% by mole, the acetalization degree(the butyralization degree) of 70% by mole))

(Plasticizer)

Triethylene glycol di-2-ethylhexanoate (3GO)

(Heat Shielding Substance or Coloring Agent)

Heat Shielding Particles:

Tin-doped indium oxide particles (ITO particles, average particlediameter: 0.01 μm)

Cesium-doped tungsten oxide particles (CWO particles, average particlediameter: 0.02 μm)

Ingredient X:

Pigment blue 15 (phthalocyanine compound containing copper atoms)

Pigment green 7 (phthalocyanine compound containing copper atoms)

Pigment Black 1 (Carbon Black)

Phthalocyanine compound X (Phthalocyanine compound containing vanadiumatoms, “FDN-001” available from YAMADA CHEMICAL CO., LTD.)

Others:

Solvent red 146 (S.R.146, anthraquinone dye, 1-amino-4%hydroxy-2-phenoxy-9,10-anthraquinone)

Pigment blue 60 (P.B60, anthraquinone dye,6,15-dihydrodinaphtho[2,3-a:2,3-h]phenazine-5,9,14,18-tetraone)

(Ultraviolet Ray Screening Agent)

Tinuvin 326(2-(2′-hydroxy-3′-t-butyl-5-methylphenyl)-5-chlorobenzotriazole,“Tinuvin 326” available from BASF Japan Ltd.)

(Oxidation Inhibitor)

BHT (2,6-di-t-butyl-p-cresol)

The following lamination glass members were prepared.

(Lamination Glass Members)

Green glass 1 (thickness 2 mm, solar transmittance (Ts2100) 70%)

Green glass 2 (thickness 1.9 mm, solar transmittance (Ts2100) 70%)

Heat ray absorbing plate glass (thickness 1.9 mm, solar transmittance(Ts2100) 62%)

Example 1 Preparation of Composition for Forming First Layer

The following ingredients were mixed, and kneaded sufficiently with amixing roll to obtain a composition for forming a first layer.

Polyvinyl acetal resin 1 (PVB1): 100 parts by weight

Triethylene glycol di-2-ethylhexanoate (3GO): 74 parts by weight

Tinuvin 326 in an amount of 0.2% by weight in the obtained first layer

BHT in an amount of 0.2% by weight in the obtained first layer

Preparation of composition for forming second layer and third layer

The following ingredients were mixed, and kneaded sufficiently with amixing roll to obtain a composition for forming a second layer and athird layer.

Polyvinyl acetal resin 6 (PVB6): 100 parts by weight

Triethylene glycol di-2-ethylhexanoate (3GO): 38 parts by weight

ITO particles in an amount of 0.16% by weight in the obtained second,third layers

Tinuvin 326 in an amount of 0.2% by weight in the obtained second, thirdlayers

BHT in an amount of 0.2% by weight in the obtained second, third layers

Preparation of Interlayer Film

By coextruding the composition for forming a first layer and acomposition for forming a second layer and a third layer using acoextruder, an interlayer film (800 μm in thickness) having a laminatestructure of a second layer (345 μm in thickness)/a first layer (110 μmin thickness)/a third layer (345 μm in thickness) was prepared.

Preparation of Laminated Glass

An interlayer film was sandwiched between two sheets of green glasshaving a thickness of 2 mm to obtain a laminate. The obtained laminatewas put into a rubber bag and the inside thereof was degassed for 20minutes at a degree of vacuum of 2.6 kPa, after which the laminate wastransferred into an oven while being degassed, and furthermore, held inplace at 90° C. for 30 minutes and pressed under vacuum to preliminarypress-bond the laminate. The preliminarily press-bonded laminate wassubjected to press-bonding for 20 minutes under conditions of 135° C.and a pressure of 1.2 MPa in an autoclave to obtain a sheet of laminatedglass. The laminated glass was cut to obtain a laminated glass (1)having a size of 25 mm long and 300 mm wide. Also, the laminated glasswas cut to obtain a laminated glass (2) having a size of 500 mm long and500 mm wide.

Examples 2 to 5 and Comparative Example 1

An interlayer film and laminated glasses (1), (2) were obtained in thesame manner as that in Example 1 except that the kind of the polyvinylacetal resin, the content of the plasticizer, and the thicknesses of thefirst, second, third layers were changed as shown in Tables 1, 2.

Example 6

An interlayer film and laminated glasses (1), (2) were obtained in thesame manner as that in Example 1 except that the kind of the polyvinylacetal resin, and the content of the plasticizer were changed as shownin Table 2, and CWO particles were used as heat shielding particles inthe content shown in Table 2.

Example 7

An interlayer film and laminated glasses (1), (2) were obtained in thesame manner as that in Example 1 except that the kinds of the polyvinylacetal resin, the content of the plasticizer, and the kinds of thelamination glass members were changed as shown in Table 2.

Example 8

An interlayer film and laminated glasses (1), (2) were obtained in thesame manner as that in Example 1 except that the kinds of the polyvinylacetal resin, the content of the plasticizer, and the kinds of thelamination glass members were changed as shown in Table 3, and pigmentblue 15 was used as a heat shielding substance and a coloring agent inthe content shown in Table 3.

Example 9

An interlayer film and laminated glasses (1), (2) were obtained in thesame manner as that in Example 1 except that the kind of the polyvinylacetal resin, the content of the plasticizer, and the kinds of thelamination glass members were changed as shown in Table 3, and pigmentgreen 7 was used as a heat shielding substance and a coloring agent inthe content shown in Table 3.

Example 10

An interlayer film and laminated glasses (1), (2) were obtained in thesame manner as that in Example 1 except that the kind of the polyvinylacetal resin, the content of the plasticizer, and the kinds of thelamination glass members were changed as shown in Table 3, pigment blue15 was used as a heat shielding substance and a coloring agent in thecontent shown in Table 3, and ITO particles were used as a heatshielding substance in the content shown in Table 3. In Example 10,pigment blue 15 in an amount of 0.022% by weight in the obtained second,third layers, and ITO particles in an amount of 0.16% by weight in theobtained second, third layers were used.

Example 11

An interlayer film and laminated glasses (1), (2) were obtained in thesame manner as that in Example 1 except that the kind of the polyvinylacetal resin, the content of the plasticizer, and the kinds of thelamination glass members were changed as shown in Table 4, and pigmentblack 1, solvent red 146, and pigment blue 60 were used as a heatshielding substance and a coloring agent in the contents shown in Table4. In Example 11, pigment black 1 in an amount of 0.001% by weight inthe obtained second, third layers, solvent red 146 in an amount of0.0005% by weight in the obtained second, third layers, and pigment blue60 in an amount of 0.0007% by weight in the obtained second, thirdlayers were used.

Example 12

The kind of the polyvinyl acetal resin, the content of the plasticizer,and the kinds of lamination glass members were changed as shown in Table4. Also, as the heat shielding substance and the coloring agent,phthalocyanine compound X was used in the content shown in Table 4, andas the heat shielding substance, ITO particles and CWO particles wereused in the contents shown in Table 4. An interlayer film and laminatedglasses (1), (2) were obtained in the same manner as that in Example 1except for the above. In Example 12, ITO particles in an amount of 0.24%by weight in the obtained second, third layers, CWO particles in anamount of 0.01%, by weight in the obtained second, third layers, andphthalocyanine compound X in an amount of 0.0008% by weight in theobtained second, third layers were used.

Example 13

An interlayer film and laminated glasses (1), (2) were obtained in thesame manner as that in Example 4 except that the thickness of the oneend and the thickness of the other end of the interlayer film werechanged as shown in Table 4 to prepare the interlayer film in which thethickness of the other end is larger than the thickness of the one end(wedge like interlayer film). In Example 13, laminated glass was cutsuch that there is a position of 5 cm from one end of the laminatedglass corresponding to the one end of the interlayer film toward theother in laminated glasses (1), (2), and the later-describe evaluationwas conducted at this position.

Example 14

As the infrared reflective layer, Nano90s (multilayer resin filmavailable from Sumitomo 3M Limited) was prepared. Using the infraredreflective layer, an interlayer film having a laminate structure of thefourth layer (390 μm)/the infrared reflective layer (100 μm)/the secondlayer (345 μm thick)/the first layer (110 μm thick)/the third layer (345μm thick) was prepared. Also, using the obtained interlayer film andlamination glass members shown in Table 5, laminated glasses (1), (2)were prepared in the same manner as that in Example 1. Compositions oflayers are shown in Table 5.

(Evaluation)

The laminated glass (1) obtained in Examples 1 to 6, 13, and ComparativeExample 1 corresponds the laminated glass X.

(1) Solar Transmittance

Solar transmittance (Tds: Solar Direct Transmittance) at a wavelengthranging from 300 nm to 2500 nm of the obtained laminated glass (1) wasmeasured by using a spectrophotometer (“U-4100” available from HitachiHigh-Tech Corporation) in accordance with JIS R3106:1998.

(2) Visible Light Transmittance

The visible light transmittance (Tv: Visible Transmittance) at awavelength ranging from 380 nm to 780 nm of the obtained laminated glass(1) was measured by using a spectrophotometer (“U-4100” available fromHitachi High-Tech Corporation) in accordance with JIS R3211:1998.

(3) Loss Factor (20° C.)

A loss factor at 20° C. of the obtained laminated glass (1) was measuredby the central exciting method in accordance with ISO16940.

(4) Xenon Light Irradiation Test

The obtained laminated glasses (1), (2) were irradiated with xenon lightof 190 W/m² for 20 minutes under a calm condition of 20° C.

(4-1) Secondary Resonance Frequency

The temperature of the surface of the laminated glass (1) was measuredbefore and after irradiation with xenon light. Also, for the laminatedglass (1) before irradiation with xenon light, a secondary resonancefrequency at 20° C. was determined by the central exciting method inaccordance with ISO16940. Also, within 2 minutes after irradiation withxenon light, for the laminated glass (1) after irradiation with xenonlight, a secondary resonance frequency at 20° C. was determined by thecentral exciting method in accordance with ISO16940. From the obtainedsecondary resonance frequencies, an absolute value of difference betweenthe secondary resonance frequency of the laminated glass (1) beforeirradiation with xenon light and the secondary resonance frequency ofthe laminated glass (1) after irradiation with xenon light wascalculated.

(4-2) Sound Transmission Loss (4000 Hz)

A reverberation room in accordance with ISO 10140-5 in which a firstreverberation room serving as a sound source room, and a secondreverberation room serving as a sound receiving room are connected wasprepared. The laminated glass (2) before irradiation with xenon lightwas placed between the first reverberation room and the secondreverberation room. The sound transmission loss at 20° C. and afrequency of 4000 Hz was measured by using a sound transmission lossmeasuring device available from RION Co., Ltd. “Intensity Probe SI-50,Multichannel Analyzer SA-02”. Specifically, sound transmission loss (dB)in accordance with JIS A1441-1 was measured by an intensity method. Thecenter frequency in measurement was ⅓ octave band. Also, for thelaminated glass (2) after irradiation with xenon light, a soundtransmission loss (dB) at a frequency of 4000 Hz was measured in thesame manner within 2 minutes after irradiation with xenon light. Fromthe obtained sound transmission losses, an absolute value of differencebetween the sound transmission loss of the laminated glass (2) beforeirradiation with xenon light and the sound transmission loss of thelaminated glass (2) after irradiation with xenon light was calculated.

The details and the results are shown in the following Tables 1 to 6. InTable, the description of the ultraviolet ray screening agent and theoxidation inhibitor was omitted. In Tables, a content of a heatshielding substance of a coloring agent indicates a content in 100% byweight of the second, third layers.

TABLE 1 Comparative Example 1 Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 First KindGreen Green Green Green lamination glass 1 glass 1 glass 1 glass 1 glassmember Thickness (mm) 2 2 2 2 Solar transmittance (%) 70 70 70 70 SecondKind Green Green Green Green lamination glass 1 glass 1 glass 1 glass 1glass member Thickness (mm) 2 2 2 2 Solar transmittance (%) 70 70 70 70Second, Polyvinyl acetal resin Kind PVB6 PVB6 PVB7 PVB8 third layersAcetalization degree (mol %) 69 69 68 70 Content of hydroxyl group 30 3031 29 (mol %) Acetylation degree (mol %) 1 1 1 1 Content (parts byweight) 100 100 100 100 Plasticizer Kind 3GO 3GO 3GO 3GO Content (partsby weight) 38 38 38 38 Heat shielding substance Kind ITO ITO ITO ITO orcoloring agent particles particles particles particles Content (wt %)0.16 0.16 0.16 0.16 Total thickness of one end (μm) 690 690 700 700Total thickness of the other end (μm) 690 690 700 700 First layerPolyvinyl acetal resin Kind PVB1 PVB1 PVB2 PVB3 Acetalization degree(mol %) 71 71 74 80 Content of hydroxyl group 17 17 18 19 (mol %)Acetylation degree (mol %) 12 12 8 1 Content (parts by weight) 100 100100 100 Plasticizer Kind 3GO 3GO 3GO 3GO Content (parts by weight) 71 7475 76 Thickness of one end (μm) 110 110 125 130 Thickness of the otherend (μm) 110 110 125 130 (1) Solar transmittance (Tds)(%) 47 47 47 47(2) Visible light transmittance (Tv)(%) 79 79 79 79 (3) Loss factor (20°C.) 0.3 0.24 0.25 0.26 (4) Xenon (4-1) Temperature before irradiation (°C.) 20 20 20 20 Light (4-1) Temperature after irradiation (° C.) 25.225.2 25.2 25.2 irradiation (4-1) Secondary resonance frequency before691 635 615 600 test irradiation (Hz) (4-1) Secondary resonancefrequency after 610 574 568 557 irradiation (Hz) (4-1) Absolute value ofdifference (Hz) 81 61 47 43 (4-2) Absolute value of difference in sound0.79 0.59 0.46 0.42 transmission loss before and after irradiation (db)

TABLE 2 Example 4 Example 5 Example 6 Example 7 First Kind Green GreenGreen Heat ray lamination glass 1 glass 1 glass 1 absorbing glass memberplate glass Thickness (mm) 2 2 2 1.9 Solar transmittance (%) 70 70 70 62Second Kind Green Green Green Heat ray lamination glass 1 glass 1 glass1 absorbing glass member plate glass Thickness (mm) 2 2 2 1.9 Solartransmittance (%) 70 70 70 62 Second, Polyvinyl acetal resin Kind PVB6PVB6 PVB6 PVB6 third layers Acetalization degree (mol %) 69 69 69 69Content of hydroxyl group 30 30 30 30 (mol %) Acetylation degree (mol %)1 1 1 1 Content (parts by weight) 100 100 100 100 Plasticizer Kind 3GO3GO 3GO 3GO Content (parts by weight) 38 38 38 38 Heat shieldingsubstance Kind ITO ITO CWO ITO or coloring agent particles particlesparticles particles Content (wt %) 0.16 0.16 0.03 0.16 Total thicknessof one end (μm) 690 650 690 690 Total thickness of the other end (μm)690 650 690 690 First layer Polyvinyl acetal resin Kind PVB4 PVB5 PVB4PVB4 Acetalization degree (mol %) 69 66 69 69 Content of hydroxyl group15 18 15 15 (mol %) Acetylation degree (mol %) 16 16 16 16 Content(parts by weight) 100 100 100 100 Plasticizer Kind 3GO 3GO 3GO 3GOContent (parts by weight) 78 81 78 78 Thickness of one end (μm) 110 150110 110 Thickness of the other end (μm) 110 150 110 110 (1) Solartransmittance (Tds)(%) 47 47 43 40 (2) Visible light transmittance(Tv)(%) 79 79 75 73 (3) Loss factor (20° C.) 0.26 0.25 0.26 0.26 (4)Xenon (4-1) Temperature before irradiation (° C.) 20 20 20 20 Light(4-1) Temperature after irradiation (° C.) 25.2 25.2 25.7 26.1irradiation (4-1) Secondary resonance frequency before irradiation (Hz)573 605 568 569 test (4-1) Secondary resonance frequency afterirradiation (Hz) 54.9 560 540 542 (4-1) Absolute value of difference(Hz) 24 45 28 27 (4-2) Absolute value of difference in sound 0.23 0.440.26 0.26 transmission loss before and after irradiation (db)

TABLE 3 Example 8 Example 9 Example 10 First Kind Green glass 2 Greenglass 2 Green glass 2 lamination Thickness (mm) 1.9 1.9 1.9 glass memberSolar transmittance (%) 70 70 70 Second Kind Green glass 1 Green glass 1Green glass 1 lamination Thickness (mm) 2 2 2 glass member Solartransmittance (%) 70 70 70 Second, third Polyvinyl acetal resin KindPVB6 PVB6 PVB6 layers Acetalization degree (mol %) 69 69 69 Content ofhydroxyl group (mol %) 30 30 30 Acetylation degree (mol %) 1 1 1 Content(parts by weight) 100 100 100 Plasticizer Kind 3GO 3GO 3GO Content(parts by weight) 38 38 38 Heat shielding substance Kind Pigment blue 15Pigment green 7 Pigment blue 15/ or coloring agent ITO particles Content(wt %) 0.022 0.108 0.022/0.16 Total thickness of one end (μm) 690 690690 Total thickness of the other end (μm) 690 690 690 First layerPolyvinyl acetal resin Kind PVB4 PVB4 PVB4 Acetalization degree (mol %)69 69 69 Content of hydroxyl group (mol %) 15 15 15 Acetylation degree(mol %) 16 16 16 Content (parts by weight) 100 100 100 Plasticizer Kind3GO 3GO 3GO Content (parts by weight) 78 78 78 Thickness of one end (μm)110 110 110 Thickness of the other end (μm) 110 110 110 (1) Solartransmittance (Tds) (%) 35 36 30 (2) Visible light transmittance (Tv)(%) 29 52 28 (3) Loss factor (20° C.) 0.26 0.26 0.26 (4) Xenon (4-1)Temperature before irradiation (° C.) 20 20 20 light (4-1) Temperatureafter irradiation (° C.) 26.7 26.5 27.3 irradiation (4-1) Secondaryresonance frequency before irradiation (Hz) 569 569 569 test (4-1)Secondary resonance frequency after irradiation (Hz) 540 540 538 (4-1)Absolute value of difference (Hz) 29 29 31 (4-2) Absolute value ofdifference in sound transmission 0.28 0.28 0.30 loss before and afterirradiation (db)

TABLE 4 Example 11 Example 12 Example 13 First Kind Green glass 2 Greenglass 2 Green glass 1 lamination Thickness (mm) 1.9 1.9 2 glass memberSolar transmittance (%) 70 70 70 Second Kind Green glass 1 Green glass 1Green glass 1 lamination Thickness (mm) 2 2 2 glass member Solartransmittance (%) 70 70 70 Second, third Polyvinyl acetal resin KindPVB6 PVB6 PVB6 layers Acetalization degree (mol %) 69 69 69 Content ofhydroxyl group (mol %) 30 30 30 Acetylation deqree (mol %) 1 1 1 Content(parts by weight) 100 100 100 Plasticizer Kind 3GO 3GO 3GO Content(parts by weight) 38 38 38 Heat shielding substance Kind Pigment black1/ ITO particles/ ITO particles or coloring agent S.R.146/ CWOparticles/ P.B.60 phthalocyanine compound X Content (wt %) 0.001/0.0005/0.24/0.01/ 0.16 0.0007 0.0008 Total thickness of one end (μm) 690 690690 Total thickness of the other end (μm) 690 690 1121 First layerPolyvinyl acetal resin Kind PVB4 PVB4 PVB4 Acetalization degree (mol %)69 69 69 Content of hydroxyl group (mol %) 15 15 15 Acetylation degree(mol %) 16 16 16 Content (parts by weight) 100 100 100 Plasticizer Kind3GO 3GO 3GO Content (parts by weight) 78 78 78 Thickness of one end (μm)110 110 110 Thickness of the other end (μm) 110 110 179 (1) Solartransmittance (Tds) (%) 48 42 46 (2) Visible light transmittance (Tv)(%) 75 77 78 (3) Loss factor (20° C.) 0.26 0.26 0.27 (4) Xenon (4-1)Temperature before irradiation (° C.) 20 20 20 light (4-1) Temperatureafter irradiation (° C.) 24.9 25.9 25.2 irradiation (4-1) Secondaryresonance frequency before irradiation (Hz) 573 568 573 test (4-1)Secondary resonance frequency after irradiation (Hz) 553 541 549 (4-1)Absolute value of difference (Hz) 20 27 24 (4-2) Absolute value ofdifference in sound transmission 0.19 0.26 0.23 loss before and afterirradiation (db)

TABLE 5 Example 14 First Kind Green glass 2 lamination Thickness (mm)  1.9 glass member Solar Transmittance (%) 70 Second Kind Green glass 1lamination Thickness (mm)  2 glass member Solar transmittance (%) 70Second, third Polyvinyl acetal resin Kind PVB6 layers Acetalizationdegree (mol %) 69 Content of hydroxyl group (mol %) 30 Acetylationdegree (mol %)  1 Content (parts by weight) 100  Plasticizer Kind 3GOContent (parts by weight) 38 Heat shieldng substance Kind — or coloringagent Content (wt %) — Total thickness of one end (μm) 690  Totalthickness of the other end (μm) 690  First layer Polyvinyl acetal resinKind PVB4 Acetalization degree (mol %) 69 Content of hydroxyl group (mol%) 15 Acetylation degree (mol %) 16 Content (parts by weight) 100 Plasticizer Kind 3GO Content (parts by weight) 78 Thickness of one end(μm) 110  Thickness of the other end (μm) 110  Infrared Kind Nano90Sreflective Thickness (μm) 100  layer Fourth layer Polyvinyl acetal resinKind PVB6 Acetalization degree (mol %) 69 Content of hydroxyl group (mol%) 30 Acetylation degree (mol %)  1 Content (parts by weight) 100 Placticizer Kind 3GO Content (parts by weight) 38 Heat shieldingsubstance Kind ITO particles/ or coloring agent CWO particles/phthalocyanine compound X Content (wt %) 0.9/0.04/0.003 Thickness (μm)390 

TABLE 6 Example 14 (1) Solar transmittance (Tds) (%) 34 (2) Visiblelight transmittance (Tv) (%) 73 (3) Loss factor (20° C.) 0.26 (4) Xenon(4-1) Temperature before irradiation (° C.) 20 light (4-1) Temperatureafter irradiation (° C.) 27.3 irradiation (4-1) Secondary resonancefrequency before irradiation (Hz) 567 test (4-1) Secondary resonancefrequency after irradiation (Hz) 545 (4-1) Absolute value of difference(Hz) 22 (4-2) Absolute value of difference in sound transmission 0.21loss before and after irradiation (db)

EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS

-   -   1: First layer    -   1 a: First surface    -   1 b: Second surface    -   2: Second layer    -   2 a: Outer surface    -   3: Third layer    -   3 a: Outer surface    -   11: Interlayer film    -   11A: Interlayer film (first layer)    -   11 a: First surface    -   11 b: Second surface    -   21: First lamination glass member    -   22: Second lamination glass member    -   31, 31A: Laminated glass

1. An interlayer film for laminated glass having a one-layer structureor a two or more-layer structure, when the interlayer film is sandwichedbetween two sheets of green glass having a thickness of 2 mm to obtain alaminated glass X with a size of 25 mm long x 300 mm wide, an absolutevalue of difference between a secondary resonance frequency of thelaminated glass X before irradiation with xenon light and a secondaryresonance frequency of the laminated glass X after irradiation withxenon light determined by a xenon light irradiation test being 70 Hz orless, a loss factor at 20° C. of the laminated glass X being 0.24 ormore, a solar transmittance of the laminated glass X being 50% or less,the xenon light irradiation test including determining a secondaryresonance frequency at 20° C. of the laminated glass X by a centralexciting method in accordance with ISO16940, irradiating the laminatedglass X with xenon light of 190 W/m² for 20 minutes under a condition of20° C., determining a secondary resonance frequency of the laminatedglass X after irradiation with xenon light by a central exciting methodin accordance with ISO16940, and calculating an absolute value ofdifference between the secondary resonance frequency of the laminatedglass X before irradiation with xenon light and the secondary resonancefrequency of the laminated glass X after irradiation with xenon light.2. The interlayer film for laminated glass according to claim 1, whereinan absolute value of difference between the secondary resonancefrequency of the laminated glass X before irradiation with xenon lightand the secondary resonance frequency of the laminated glass X afterirradiation with xenon light determined by the xenon light irradiationtest is 20 Hz or more.
 3. The interlayer film for laminated glassaccording to claim 1, wherein when the laminated glass X is stored at20° C. for 56 days or more, a secondary resonance frequency at 20° C. ofthe laminated glass X after storage determined by the central excitingmethod in accordance with ISO16940 is 650 Hz or less.
 4. The interlayerfilm for laminated glass according to claim 1, wherein the interlayerfilm has a three or more-layer structure, and includes: a first layer; asecond layer disposed on a first surface side of the first layer; and athird layer disposed on a second surface side that is opposite to thefirst surface of the first layer, the second layer is a surface layer ofthe interlayer film, the third layer is a surface layer of theinterlayer film, the first layer contains a thermoplastic resin, thesecond layer contains a thermoplastic resin, and the third layercontains a thermoplastic resin.
 5. The interlayer film for laminatedglass according to claim 4, wherein the first layer contains aplasticizer, the second layer contains a plasticizer, and the thirdlayer contains a plasticizer.
 6. The interlayer film for laminated glassaccording to claim 4, wherein the first layer has a glass transitiontemperature of 5° C. or less, the second layer has a glass transitiontemperature of 25° C. or more, and the third layer has a glasstransition temperature of 25° C. or more.
 7. The interlayer film forlaminated glass according to claim 4, wherein the thermoplastic resincontained in the first layer is a polyvinyl acetal resin, thethermoplastic resin contained in the second layer is a polyvinyl acetalresin, and the thermoplastic resin contained in the third layer is apolyvinyl acetal resin.
 8. The interlayer film for laminated glassaccording to claim 7, wherein the polyvinyl acetal resin contained inthe first layer has an acetylation degree of 10% by mole or less.
 9. Theinterlayer film for laminated glass according to claim 7, wherein thepolyvinyl acetal resin contained in the first layer has an acetylationdegree of 15% by mole or more.
 10. The interlayer film for laminatedglass according to claim 7, wherein the polyvinyl acetal resin containedin the first layer is a polyvinyl butyral resin.
 11. The interlayer filmfor laminated glass according to claim 10, wherein when a butyralizationdegree of the polyvinyl butyral resin contained in the first layer isdefined as B % by mole, and an acetylation degree is defined as A % bymole, the polyvinyl butyral resin contained in the first layer is apolyvinyl butyral resin satisfying the formula: B≥−0.88×A+78.6.
 12. Theinterlayer film for laminated glass according to claim 1, containingheat shielding particles.
 13. The interlayer film for laminated glassaccording to claim 4, wherein the second layer contains heat shieldingparticles, and the third layer contains heat shielding particles. 14.The interlayer film for laminated glass according to claim 4, whereinthe second layer contains heat shielding particles, the third layercontains heat shielding particles, and a layer that is different fromboth the second layer and the third layer does not contain heatshielding particles.
 15. The interlayer film for laminated glassaccording to claim 4, wherein the second layer contains heat shieldingparticles and at least one ingredient of a phthalocyanine compound, anaphthalocyanine compound, an anthracyanine compound and carbon black,and the third layer contains heat shielding particles and at least oneingredient of a phthalocyanine compound, a naphthalocyanine compound, ananthracyanine compound and carbon black.
 16. The interlayer film forlaminated glass according to claim 15, wherein the ingredient containedin the second layer is pigment blue 15, pigment green 7, or carbonblack, and the ingredient contained in the third layer is pigment blue15, pigment green 7 or carbon black.
 17. The interlayer film forlaminated glass according to claim 13, wherein the heat shieldingparticles contained in the second layer are tin-doped indium oxideparticles, and the heat shielding particles contained in the third layeris tin-doped indium oxide particles.
 18. The interlayer film forlaminated glass according to claim 1, wherein the interlayer film hasone end and the other end being at the opposite side of the one end, andthe other end has a thickness larger than a thickness of the one end.19. A laminated glass, comprising: a first lamination glass member; asecond lamination glass member; and the interlayer film for laminatedglass according to claim 1, the interlayer film for laminated glassbeing arranged between the first lamination glass member and the secondlamination glass member.
 20. A laminated glass comprising: a firstlamination glass member; a second lamination glass member; and aninterlayer film for laminated glass having a one-layer structure or atwo or more-layer structure, the interlayer film for laminated glassbeing arranged between the first lamination glass member and the secondlamination glass member, an absolute value of difference between asecondary resonance frequency of the laminated glass before irradiationwith xenon light and a secondary resonance frequency of the laminatedglass after irradiation with xenon light determined by a xenon lightirradiation test being 70 Hz or less, the laminated glass having a lossfactor at 20° C. of 0.24 or more, and a solar transmittance of 50% orless, the xenon light irradiation test including determining a secondaryresonance frequency at 20° C. of the laminated glass by a centralexciting method in accordance with ISO16940, irradiating the laminatedglass with xenon light of 190 W/m² for 20 minutes under a condition of20° C., determining a secondary resonance frequency of the laminatedglass after irradiation with xenon light by a central exciting method inaccordance with ISO16940, and calculating an absolute value ofdifference between the secondary resonance frequency of the laminatedglass before irradiation with xenon light and the secondary resonancefrequency of the laminated glass after irradiation with xenon light. 21.The laminated glass according to claim 19, wherein the first laminationglass member is green glass or heat ray absorbing plate glass, and thesecond lamination glass member is green glass or heat ray absorbingplate glass.
 22. The laminated glass according to claim 19, wherein thelaminated glass has a solar transmittance of 48% or less.